# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160420035` · 12/18/2015 · The National Lime & Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 21.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** National Lime & Stone Co.
- **Operator:** The National Lime & Stone Company
- **Mine:** [3300123](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300123)
## Narrative

Employee lifted a drill hammer and felt a ""pop"" in lower stomach.  Company received medical reports on 2/9/16 confirming a hernia. Employee has and will, continue to work until he has surgery, which has not yet been scheduled.

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