# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240390017` · 12/22/2023 · Manley Brothers Of Indiana Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Paul  Salt
- **Operator:** Manley Brothers Of Indiana Inc
- **Mine:** [1101016](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101016)
## Narrative

Employee was installing a jib arm on top of old rotex elevators.  Employee was lifting jib arm from waist level to overhead.  Employee was using team lift.  While lifting employee felt pain in abdomen.  Employee is scheduled for surgery on March 5, 2024 to repair hernia.  Employee has been working since accident on light duty.

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