# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262460033` · 08/18/2026 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Amrize Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

Afternoon of August 20th, employee came to our office and stated that they developed a small umbilical hernia approx. 6 mo. ago. It did not bother them so they did not notify anyone. EE said that last week the hernia became larger and started protruding. EE went to a doctor who told them to see a surgeon. EE could not provide us with details of the doctors visit until Aug. 20th.

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