# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092240013` · 08/04/2009 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 4.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [0100394](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100394)
## Narrative

Employee was pulling a 1.5"" dia. water hose and felt a ""pop"" in his side as he was placing the hose (90 feet long) into the holder that ran along side the conveyor.    He was not lifting or pulling the entire length.  Employee is being scheduled for surgery to repair hernia and will lose time as a result.

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