# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111710040` · 04/13/2011 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609091](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609091)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a shield on the #2 Motor to check the wires and plugs on the blue box.  As he was lifting the shield he felt a stinging sensation in his stomach. He then noticed a large knot raise up on his stomach.  Employee immediately ceased work and drove himself to a medical facility which he was diagnosed with a hernia.  Employee continued working until 5-13-11.

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