# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101800022` · 06/18/2010 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4606263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606263)
## Narrative

Employee had surgery to repair a hernia on 6/18/10. This condition is related to lifting and pulling in low coal. He sought medical attention after moving a piece of coal in the face and experiencing pain.

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