# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221540004` · 05/23/2022 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Mucking machine operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 0.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Star Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001642)
## Narrative

While exiting ug loader, IP felt discomfort in abdomen. IP examined offsite where it was detemined to be a failure of mesh from previously repaired hernia. No heavy lifting or exertion was involved when IP felt discomfort.

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