# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152890013` · 10/09/2015 · Devonian Stone of New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Bellospirito
- **Operator:** Devonian Stone of New York Inc
- **Mine:** [3003433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3003433)
## Narrative

Employee was preparing to move the drill, which involves removing 18ft drill steel rods before the drill can be removed. Employee strained himself while lifting the drill steel, causing pain in his pelvic area, which has been confirmed to be a hernia. 

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