# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241590008` · 05/30/2024 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coronado Coal LLC
- **Operator:** Buchanan Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

The injured stated that they lifted a 5 gallon can of diesel fuel to fill their Tram and as they sat the can on the Tram they felt a pain in their groin area. The employee was diagnosed with an Inguinal Hernia.

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