# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261000003` · 03/02/2026 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 20.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1400034](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1400034)
## Narrative

Employee was placing a vibrator on a gyp car, as EE was placing the vibrator on the bracket on the car, EE felt pain in EE's abdomen. Meet reportable criteria on 4/2/26 when EE had hernia surgery.

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