# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142870050` · 07/24/2014 · EP Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** EP Management Corporation
- **Operator:** EP Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [3503236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503236)
## Narrative

worker pulled empty bag from full pallet, bag ripped free unexpectedly and we stumbled backwards and felt a pinch in his lower abdomen.

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