# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140860002` · 03/06/2014 · Wolf Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 6.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Wolf Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4608777](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608777)
## Narrative

The injured was pulling the slack out of the wire rope winch cable became tight and he continued to pull resulting in a hernia that required surgery to repair. Injury occurred on 12-14-13, but injured continued to work up in till day of surgery (3-6-14) at which time it became reportable.

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