# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220183380014` · 11/24/2018 · Black Hills Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Black Hills Corp
- **Operator:** Black Hills Energy
- **Mine:** [4800083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800083)
## Narrative

EE was moving channel iron in tight conditions by self. Getting in a hurry in cold conditions not thinking of the proper lifting techniques. Lifting from below knees ee felt the strain in groin area. EE realized ee should have received help with the task. EE failed to follow lifting procedures and proper ergonomics. Follow up training on policy and procedures.

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