# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112970053` · 09/13/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608384](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608384)
## Narrative

The move crew was outby the section loading belt structure into a scoop bucket. EE bent over to pick up a top 48"" piece of belt structure, when he felt a sharp pain in his groin area. The incident was not reported to mine management until a month later when EE took off to have hernia surgery. Employees working with him confirmed the incident. 1st day away was 10/13/11

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