# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110550035` · 01/27/2011 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 75
- **Mine experience:** 0.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Rivers Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608890](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608890)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was moving a 6""x6""x8' timber out of the roadway, when he picked up the timber he felt pain in his lower back on right side and had swelling on his abdomen. The EE did not miss work until 2/17/11 and became reportable at that time.

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