# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070940007` · 03/14/2007 · Lafarge North America
## 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:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [2300158](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300158)
## Narrative

End of shift 3/14, employee lifted tool bag out of truck and felt strain in his stomach. Morning of 3/15 employee reported incident from 3/14. He indicated his stomach was still hurting and had a knot.  He was sent to local clinic. Clinic physician confirmed several days later injury was in fact work related after conversations with Lafarge and specialist. Surgery 3/30 to correct.

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