# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031980046` · 07/09/2003 · Simplot Phosphates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Simplot J R Company & Farmland Industries
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

EE WAS MOVING A BARREL OF OIL WITH A BARREL CART. THE BARREL SLID OFF THE FEET OF THE CART & PARTLY TIPPED OVER SO AS TO BE LEANING ON AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 45 DEGREES. HE TOOK HOLD OF THE BARREL & STOOD IT BACK UP. IN DOING SO HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS GROIN. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR WHO TOLD HIM HE HAD A MINOR HERNIA. HE WAS RELEASED FOR LIGHT DUTY.

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