# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061380012` · 04/18/2006 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Coal Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [1517834](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517834)
## Narrative

On 4/18/06 employee was loading holes with the prill truck when the boom swung out and employee twisted using his arm to block the boom.  He twisted his lower back and felt pain in groin area.  Employee RTW 4/19/06.  Employee sought medical care on 5/8/06 and now off work due to scheduled hernia surgery on 5/22/06.

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