# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072290003` · 08/14/2007 · Hanson Material Service
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1100070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100070)
## Narrative

The employee and co-worker were in the process of replacing a grease barrel on the Hitachi shovel.  While moving the full barrel with the co-worker, the injured employee felt a sharp pain in the abdominal area.

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