# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070160094` · 01/02/2007 · Sidney Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sidney Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1509724](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509724)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing flights in the primary vessel on 5th floor. While lifting them out and onto the floor he developed pain in abdomen. E.R. exam revealed small hernia in abdominal area.

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