# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093500018` · 12/15/2009 · Lehigh Southwest Cement
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 7.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Southwest Cement
- **Mine:** [0400196](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400196)
## Narrative

Ee is undergoing surgery on this date for an umbilical hernia.  The hernia occurred October 21st. EE received NO medical treatment and NO work restrictions.  The employee returned to work the same day as the hernia occurred, and has been working ever since, until 12/14.  On 12/15, the employee was laid off due to lack of production, and is having surgery.

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