# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102870011` · 02/05/2010 · Harlan Cumberland Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Harlan Cumberland Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1519117](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519117)
## Narrative

EE was installing ridged rail belt structure.  He was lifting with both hands when he felt a strain in his groin.  He tried to work thru this for weeks and weeks, but then decided to consult a doctor, who found he had a hernia.  His first day off work was 9-21-10.  He is doing well now.

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