# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220243450011` · 12/05/2024 · Coeur Alaska Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Coeur Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001544)
## Narrative

On 12-6-24 Employee lifted a jack leg into the back of a pickup truck when felt a light pinch in groin. Employee got home 12-8-24 and felt some pain in groin and went to the ER and has an inguinal hernia. Employee will need to see a surgeon to see if surgery is needed.

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