# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130280049` · 01/18/2013 · Bonanza Explorations, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 0.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Bonanza Gold Corporation
- **Operator:** Bonanza Explorations, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203000](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203000)
## Narrative

Miner was waiting by 300 pound sump pump to replace the holding chains when pump fell onto its side. The miner didn't wait for his helper but tried to stand the pump back up and felt a burning in stomach.

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