# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242360007` · 07/29/2024 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609640](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609640)
## Narrative

Loading top rollers for conveyor belt into scoop insert and felt pain in abdomen. Injured continued to work up until 08/12/2024. Safety Department was notified on 08/19/2024 that injured has a hernia (unrepaired) diagnosis.  Injured returned to work on 08/19/2024.  Standard time charge of 50 days applies.

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