# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143220009` · 10/30/2014 · HC&D, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pohaku Paa LLC
- **Operator:** HC&D, LLC
- **Mine:** [5100019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100019)
## Narrative

On 11/4/14 EE reported that on 10/30/14 he had a hard time lifting the cover for crusher 4 hydraulic controls that was covered with material. Several days later he noticed a lump by his belly button and went to see a doctor on 11/4/14. His doctor referred him to a specialist, on 11/17/14 diagnosis of hernia confirmed. No lost time on this injury as of yet.

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