# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111730002` · 06/09/2011 · Surface Minerals Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 2.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Metinvest B V
- **Operator:** Surface Minerals Company
- **Mine:** [4407038](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407038)
## Narrative

Changing a wrench hydraulic unit out on a drill. The new unit was bolted up and when he stepped to the ground his stomach started hurting. He was diagnosed with a hernia that required surgery.

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