# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002240078` · 08/01/2000 · CR Briggs
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 1.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Canyon Resources Corp
- **Operator:** CR Briggs
- **Mine:** [0405276](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0405276)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD ATTEMPTED TO LIFT AND MOVE A PORTION OF THE CONVEYER BELTING. THIS IS VERY HEAVY MATERIAL AND SHOULD ONLY BE MOVED WITH A FORKLIFT. HE STRAINED THE GROIN AREA AND IS NOW LOOKING AT SURGERY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HE WILL BE OFF FOR APPROX 4-6 WEEKS.

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