# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081720005` · 04/16/2008 · Wedron Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 1.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fairmount Santrol
- **Operator:** Wedron Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [1101578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101578)
## Narrative

The injured employee was removing a guard from a face pump.  The employee was working with another EE to lift the guard over the pump/motor sheaves.

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