# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112870003` · 09/29/2011 · Signal Peak Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Global Mining Group LLC
- **Operator:** Signal Peak Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [2401950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401950)
## Narrative

An employee was lifting heavy longwall parts when he felt pain in his abdomen. He thought it was just a muscle pull, and did not report until over a week later when it was not getting better. He was taken to the hospital on Oct.7th and was diagnosed with a hernia. He had an appointment with a surgeon on the 11th and surgery is scheduled for Oct. 20th. His is on restricted duty.

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