# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220800026` · 03/17/2022 · Mid-States Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 321
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eric H  Bettis; Matt  McPherson
- **Operator:** Mid-States Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3402026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3402026)
## Narrative

After changing tire, employee lifted the tire into the back of the truck and in doing so injured intestine. Employee finished shift, but advised that employee thought maybe had pulled a muscle in stomach. After the shift, employee went to the hospital.  They were pumping stomach to avoid surgery, but doctor advised that employee will need surgery on small tear on intestine. 

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