# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241980010` · 07/08/2024 · Columbia Quarry Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 242
- **Mine experience:** 10.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Frank J  Beelman III
- **Operator:** Columbia Quarry Company
- **Mine:** [1100039](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1100039)
## Narrative

Employee was moving a mechanical lever to change products and felt a strain in the gut area. No action was taken at this time as felt it was a strain from exertion. Currently employee is working at full capacity with some discomfort.

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