# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110190028` · 12/08/2010 · Junction City Mining Company, L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 3.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph H  Anderson
- **Operator:** Junction City Mining Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [0901139](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901139)
## Narrative

Initial accident was on 12/8/10 when employee helped lift a barrel of chains. approx 200 lbs. Employee felt a strain. He refused treatment at the time.  Next morning manager sent him for a check up - possible hernia.  3 weeks for workman's comp to agree for follow-up with doc.  Employee went to doc on 1/4/2011. Dr. suggested surgery on the 17th. no loss time till 1/17/2011.

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