# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240600017` · 10/12/2023 · Wedron Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 18.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Wedron Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [1101578](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1101578)
## Narrative

Employee grabbed a 5-gallon water jug and took it to the filter belt building.  As the employee was attempting to place it in the hoist basket the employee had to move a used belt to make room for the water jug.  As the night went on the employee experienced some discomfort in their right leg groin area.  Employee sought medical treatment on 10/16/2023.

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