# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153140023` · 10/12/2015 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 180
- **Mine experience:** 9.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1201150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1201150)
## Narrative

Employee was changing oil in screen 2 at the stone plant.  When he had completed the job he was attempting to lift the 5 gallon pail of used oil out of the back of the screen.  He attempted to lift the pail while also turning to the side.  During this motion, he felt a pinching sensation in his lower abdomen resulting in a groin strain.

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