# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083150002` · 11/04/2008 · Alden Resources LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James  Cox
- **Operator:** Alden Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [1517691](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517691)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a 50 pound speed reducer, he said it slipped in hands and he caught it again, causing pain in stomach. Employee did not report accident until next day, 11-05-08, after he worked half day he said he was going to Doctor. The employee called and said he will need hernia operation.

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