# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082000038` · 07/08/2008 · Wolf Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Wolf Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4604168](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604168)
## Narrative

The injured was moving the continuous miner cable out of the way when he felt a stinging sensation in his groin; over several days it got progressively worse. He was diagnosed with a genetic weak abdominal tissue which allowed this condition. This is being classified as an occupational illness and not an injury.

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