# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003410038` · 11/21/2000 · Steyer Fuel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David M  Maynard
- **Operator:** Steyer Fuel Inc
- **Mine:** [1800724](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800724)
## Narrative

EE WAS DROPPING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE COUPLER DOWN DURING A POWER MOVE. THE COUPLER WAS HANGING OVER THE POWER CENTER ON 2 WIRES. WHEN EE UNTIED ONE WIRE THE SECOND WIRE BROKE. THE COUPLER FELL D OWN AND SMASHED FINGER ON TOP OF POWER CENTER.

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