# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103090027` · 10/11/2010 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was carrying bolts to the miner when he felt pain in his groin on the left side. He is diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. He continued to work at his regular duties and was removed from work for surgery on 11/4/10.

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