# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153220017` · 11/12/2015 · Salt River Sand & Rock
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- **Operator:** Salt River Sand & Rock
- **Mine:** [0202613](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202613)
## Narrative

Was preparing to repair Komatsu 750 tracks. Placing chock blocks in  front/rear of the tracks. Discovered something unusual next day went to doctor.  Possible hernia.  An MRI ordered; employee immediately placed on ""no lifting status."" Not scheduled to work 11/13/15 (Fri normal day off). Reported to work on Monday.  Allowed if he didn't lift anything. 

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