# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170460010` · 02/03/2017 · Source Energy Services Proppants LP.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ICE
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jim  McMahon; Brad  Thompson
- **Operator:** Source Energy Services Proppants LP.
- **Mine:** [4703703](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703703)
## Narrative

A large piece of frozen sand caught on half on the belt and half off causing plugging.  Employee removed the chunk of ice off the belt and placed on the ground.  Employee did not feel any pain, but yet felt something that wasn't right in the groin area.

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