# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101660031` · 03/23/2010 · Laurel Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 5.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Laurel Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [3608891](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608891)
## Narrative

Mechanic, was climbing the access ladder of a CAT 992C loader to check a reported problem.  Upon climbing the access ladder he felt a ""pull & burning"" in his abdomen. He reported the incident to supervisor the next morning. EE saw his doctor at a later date who said he would need to schedule a ""hernia"" surgery.

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