# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221230014` · 04/27/2022 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
- **Operator:** United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
- **Mine:** [2100820](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2100820)
## Narrative

Employee was picking up metal floor grating to install in a floor launder. Employee removed BO grating from launder and had the new grating standing up against the sump pump. As they picked up the new floor grating and started walking (2-3 steps) to the area to set into place, the employee felt a pull in their groin area.

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