# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110880023` · 03/24/2011 · Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 29.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bart  Mulzer
- **Operator:** Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1200654](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200654)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting with a maintenance task of re-assembling an auger when he lifted a blade and felt a discomfort in his abdomen that did not go away.  He was sent for medical evaluation and has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia on his left side.  He has restrictions that can be met as of now, and is being scheduled for surgical repair.

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