# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122010008` · 07/09/2012 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 15.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

He was changing an axle on a 5 ton motor. As he rolled the axle in place he felt a pain in his groin area. He was diagnosed with a bi-lateral hernia and began missing work his next scheduled shift (7/10/12).

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