# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071140005` · 03/23/2007 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602512](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602512)
## Narrative

On March 23rd employee was using a magnetic drill and was going to move it to a new location. While lifting it he pulled a muscle in the groin area. He reported it to his supervisor and after it would not heal he went to the Dr. who diagnosed it as a hernia and did surgery on April 15th at which time it became reportable.

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