# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000480003` · 02/15/2000 · Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0503222](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0503222)
## Narrative

EE WAS OFF LOADING AN OLD CHISEL IN FRONT OF THE MAINTENANCE SHOP FROM THE TAILGATE OF HIS SERVICE TRUCK WHEN HE INJURED HIS LEFT GROIN MUSCLE. THE DR DIAGNOSED HIM WITH AN INGUINAL HERNIA.

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