# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121160014` · 01/10/2012 · TXI Operations LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 3.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [0504415](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504415)
## Narrative

EE was trying to move steel plate back into place when he felt a pull in lower abdomen area.  Went to DR and diagnosed with a strained muscle.  After further testing it was found there was a hernia in the abdomen area and that surgery would be needed.  After diagnose was made surgery was put off until 4/20/12 by Doctor.

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