# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081410005` · 05/15/2008 · Cargill Deicing Technology
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Hoistman, Hoist operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Technology
- **Mine:** [1600509](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600509)
## Narrative

Employee worked throughout the Mill Building, walking up and down the stairway replacing fire extinguishers, much of the shift. Near the end of the shift, employee was loading a large box of paper trash onto a pallet. While lifting the box, the load shifted and box started coming apart.

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