# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112450024` · 08/11/2011 · Glen Alum Operations, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joe  Valis; Rufus W West
- **Operator:** Glen Alum Operations, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608812](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608812)
## Narrative

EE was bolting top and moved a heavy rock, Supervisor stated that it looked like a hernia in the left groin area.  EE refused medical attention and refused ambulance, he also continued to work regular duties thru 8.31.2011. EE notified us that he will have surgery on 9.1.11

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