# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180990023` · 03/01/2018 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 108
- **Mine experience:** 4.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying crib blocks when ee felt a pull in stomach. Employee did not use good lifting/carrying techniques and over-exerted self. No mining equipment was involved and employee has proper training. Received information on 4/2/18 that employee has been diagnosed with a hernia. Employee has not missed any work due to this accident at this time.

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