# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220260610004` · 02/26/2026 · New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Inc
- **Operator:** New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608895](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608895)
## Narrative

While manually handling a wear plate during maintenance activities, coworker experienced pain in the left groin area. EE reported the incident and was evaluated by a medical provider. Medical evaluation indicated a possible hernia and follow-up with a specialist was scheduled.

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