# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082820007` · 08/20/2008 · Mellott Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** Mellott Company
- **Mine:** [3609184](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609184)
## Narrative

Employee was bent over parts washer rack and was getting ready to lift starter from rack.  As he picked up on the starter, he sneezed and felt a pop in his belly area.  He has been diagnosed with an umbilical hernia.  A 2-ton job hoist is available to be used to lift items out of the parts washer and employee has been instructed to use it more frequently during all lifting.

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