# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110970037` · 04/04/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606188)
## Narrative

EE was moving some 30""x6""x6"" crib blocks on the lower storage yard when he felt a sudden pain in his lower right abdomen/groin area. The weight of the crib block was not an issue. EE finished his shift, due to increased pain he sought medical attention and was diag. with a hernia. He underwent surgery on 4/6/11.

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