# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220193050021` · 09/22/2019 · Wedron Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 31.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Wedron Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [1101578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101578)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a grating that had fallen in a drainage trough. After task completion, employee felt discomfort in abdominal region.  Discomfort was reported on 10/2/19. Discomfort became worse on 10/30/19. Employee was taken to the hospital on 10/30/19 and diagnosed with a potential hernia. 

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