# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082750028` · 09/26/2008 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone
- **Mine:** [4002545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002545)
## Narrative

Employee was turning the cap that holds the oil in the trunion bearing. The cap was stuck to the shut off valve and would not release. He continued to try and twist the cap off. When it gave way he reported feeling a strong burning pain in his groin.

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