# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001080007` · 04/03/2000 · Calportland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 24.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Calportland
- **Mine:** [0400036](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400036)
## Narrative

EE STATES THAT WHILE LIFTING AND CARRYING A BLAST GATE UP A STAIRWAY, HE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN BUT DID NOT TELL ANYONE OR THINK IT WAS ANYTHING. HE CONTINUED TO WORK 4/4/00 AND 4/5/00. HE T HEN MADE A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT FOR THE AFTERNOON OF 4/5/00 AND THE DR PUT HIM ON LIGHT DUTY UNTIL 4/12/00. HE THEN CALLED AND TOLD US ABOUT THE INJURY.

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