# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131050006` · 04/02/2013 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103099](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103099)
## Narrative

A prep plant mechanic experiencing pain in his abdomen in March of 2013.  He later had a congenital weakness of the navel (umbilical hernia) repaired on 4/2/13. Doctor's notes and definition included. Illinois. W. C.. covers this condition.

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