# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071780024` · 04/28/2007 · Martin Marietta Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 4.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3102009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102009)
## Narrative

EE was replacing a bucket tooth and shank that had broken off the dragline bucket. He lifted the approx 120lb assembley several times and reported back and groin pain the next day. He was diagnosed with a hernia which would require surgery to repair. He worked until 6/26/07 and that is when he had surgery.. First day lost is 6/26/07. Estimated lost time 4-6 weeks.

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