# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200380025` · 08/14/2017 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 10.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U S Silver & Gold Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1000082](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1000082)
## Narrative

Employee lifted 4' x 8' sheet of plywood resulting in hernia on August 14 2017. Went to surgeon in January 2020 - insurance accepted diagnosis and surgical repair as of February 6, 2020

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