# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063560016` · 12/13/2006 · Trinity Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 2.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Trinity Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Trinity Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [4102988](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102988)
## Narrative

While unwinding grease hose from hose reel, employee felt a burning sensation in his abdomen, thought he had just pulled a muscle, however the pain persisted. The following day he told his supervisor. The employee went to the doctor, who  took him off work due to a possible hernia and was refered to a specialist.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*