# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062540068` · 04/14/2006 · Montana Limestone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 10.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Basin Electric Power Cooperative
- **Operator:** Montana Limestone Company
- **Mine:** [2402306](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402306)
## Narrative

Employee climbed onto stationary equipment & shoveled rock from equipment decks throughout the day. He did not seek medical treatment until 9/7/06 at which time it was determined he has a hernia. Last working day was Wed. 9/6/06. Is taking antibiotics for a related infection, then will schedule appointment with surgeon.

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