# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220222510011` · 03/02/2022 · Huber Carbonates 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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** Huber Carbonates LLC.
- **Mine:** [0901093](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901093)
## Narrative

Employee was stacking a pallet with 50lb bags higher then allowed which caused employee to lift bag overhead.  Employee felt a pulling in belly but did not feel pain. Resulted in hernia above the belly button. Not reported to HR or EHS for months.  Was not deemed work related until 8/31/22.

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