# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120530013` · 02/06/2012 · Premier Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Premier Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [3301354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301354)
## Narrative

Miner reported abdominal strain on 02/06/2012 while installing a door on the fluid bed dryer.  Miner was seen by physician were an existing ""old"" hernia was found.  On 02/16/2012 a physician deemed this to be a work related injury.

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