# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121910031` · 04/20/2012 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by concussion
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 3.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

Employee was taking a shower at the end of his shift and felt a slight bulge in his left lower groin. He did not feel any pain and had no specific event that caused the bulge. On 4/23/2012 he notified his supervisor, but could not recall any event. He went to the Doctor and was diagnosed with an left inguinal hernia. He continued to work until he had surgery on July 5, 2012.

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