# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102510030` · 09/02/2010 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103099](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103099)
## Narrative

Employee was helping with maint. in the Prep. Plant and had done several little things. He stated he had unhooked a small set of come-alongs and removed them. He felt some pain in his stomach. He went for medical treatment and was told he has a Umbilical Hernia. These are there from birth and can come out anytime. This must be a illness.

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