# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010670014` · 02/28/2001 · Peabody Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2.86 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1508357](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1508357)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING COWORKER UNCONNECT A HIGH VOLTAGECOUPLING. HE HAD THE COUPLING RESTING ON HIS KNEE. AFTER COMPLETING THE TASK HIS KNEE WAS SORE &PAINFUL WHEN WALKING.

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