# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112660038` · 08/29/2011 · Aggregate Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel R  Balkema; Ralph T  Balkema
- **Operator:** Aggregate Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2002436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002436)
## Narrative

Employee was repairing a primary crusher, when he strained some muscles in his groin. He saw the company doctor, who diagnosed the injury as a hernia. He was referred to a surgeon. NOTE: The employee did not report the injury to the employer until Sept 19

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