HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Klondex Hollister Mine Inc.
A raise miner pulled on the air and water line which had become stuck. Miner repositioned and pulled hard on the lines and felt a pop and a burning sensation in groin area. Miner reported the incident and maintained was OK. Miner was taken to the doctor where it was determined miner had a hernia, recommended miner see a surgeon to determine treatment.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration