# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250410012` · 01/09/2025 · Martin Stone Quarries, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 35.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Travis  Martin; Rodney M  Martin; Trevor  Martin
- **Operator:** Martin Stone Quarries, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3600150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600150)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a 70lb battery from a pickup truck into the cabinet of an excavator. No pain was noted at the time, but later in the evening while taking a shower, employee noticed a protruding lump on the right side around the belt/waistline area.  This has since been diagnosed as a hernia and surgery has been scheduled.

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