# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062540074` · 07/09/2006 · Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BRICK,CERAMIC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 2.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4603143](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603143)
## Narrative

EE stated that while installing a new ceramic pulping column, he was doing a lot of lifting and pulling while installing the ceramic pulping column. EE stated that he felt pain in his groin area and a knot appeared in this area.   **EE did not start missing work as a result of this injury until 9/5/06**

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