# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220133510028` · 12/13/2013 · Kass Bros., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 12.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jean Kass  Connick; Mamie  Kass
- **Operator:** Kass Bros., Inc.
- **Mine:** [1601345](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601345)
## Narrative

During morning inspection of equipment employee lifted engine compartment lid and felt a sharp burning sensation in his abdominal area.

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