# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240740013` · 03/12/2024 · ARKHOLA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** ARKHOLA
- **Mine:** [0300379](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300379)
## Narrative

Employee bent over to pick up a tie-off rope to secure a barge. When EE went to put it on EE's shoulder, EE felt intense pain in lower back and groin. EE is being referred for an ultrasound to rule out a possible hernia; placed on restricted duty until confirmation from ultrasound.

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