# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081580007` · 05/23/2008 · Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 15.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas A  Thorson
- **Operator:** Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co
- **Mine:** [4801475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801475)
## Narrative

EE lifted the end of a 12"" x 17 foot long screw and sustained a hernia in lower left side of stomach.  Surgery is scheduled for June 27th and return to work on June 30th.  Currently working but on restricted duty for lifting.

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