# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220141470012` · 05/19/2014 · Mallard Contracting Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 2.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward  Helfrich
- **Operator:** Mallard Contracting Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3605023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605023)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a 100 pound block of wood to put under a loader. Employees belly button popped outward while lifting.

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