# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072840033` · 08/15/2007 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101401](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101401)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting lagging for arches and felt pain in groin. This accident has been under investigation since employee reported next day & reported strain groin which became a hip strain. We received a letter on 10/19/07 from the treating physician explaining how this was related. Please see attached two pages. **Employee  started losing time on 9/21/2007.**

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