# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081510034` · 02/22/2008 · The Doe Run Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 21.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300457)
## Narrative

EE was closing switch on 67 south transformer and pulled right groin. He was taken to company Dr on 4-7-08 & again on 5-9-08 when he was referred to an orthopedic Dr. Orthopedic Dr recommended physical therapy which he bagan on 5-19-08 making this reportable. Addendum: EE diagnosed with hernia on 7/18/08. Addendum: EE had hernia surgery on 8-25-08 making this a lost time.

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