# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021790035` · 06/09/2002 · U. S.  Steel Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 21.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Usx Corp
- **Operator:** U. S.  Steel Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4601816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601816)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS HELPING TO LIFT A CABLE & TRYING TO HOOK A HANGER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS NECK. INJURED DID NOT START MISSING WORK DUE TO THIS INJURY UNTIL 6/21/02.

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