# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170960026` · 03/02/2017 · Blackjewel L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffery A  Hoops
- **Operator:** Blackjewel L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [4407142](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407142)
## Narrative

Employee was welding on mixing table box, finished welding one end, EE stood box up in floor to finish welding other side. Box weigh approx. 150 lbs. When standing box up EE felt burning sensation in stomach area near belly button & felt small knot. EE has hernia & had surgery on 04/04/2017. EE is off work until release by doctor. 

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