# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131750047` · 06/14/2013 · CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 14.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
- **Mine:** [0405701](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405701)
## Narrative

Employee was placing 20 lb. wooden blocks next to the railroad tracks in an awkward position with his hands extended out in front of him to re-rail the front trucks of the locomotive.  He overextended and when he stood up felt pain in his abdomen.  The employee is on restricted work duty.

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