# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000980021` · 03/03/2000 · Molycorp Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Hoistman, Hoist operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 27.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Unocal Corp
- **Operator:** Molycorp Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

EE CLAIMS THAT WHILE LIFTING A TRASH BAG FROM A TRASH CONTAINER, FELT PAIN TO LEFT GROIN AREA. EE STATED TRASH BAG WAS PRIMARILY FILLED WITH PAPER PRODUCTS AND NOT VERY HEAVY. EE WAS INITIALLY DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN AND CONTINUED TO WORK. HERNIA OPERATION ON 3/28/00.

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