# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131750011` · 05/14/2013 · Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 25.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC
- **Mine:** [3600029](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600029)
## Narrative

While attempting to lift a cover plate to expose a broken hydraulic hose on a 980 Cat loader employee felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. He was treated for an abdomen strain & returned to restricted duty. He returned to his regular job as a mechanic. After additional testing it was determined that he has a hernia. He is OOW for hernia surgery as of June 18th.

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