EE WAS ASSISTING THE DRAGLINE AS IT WAS DEADHEADING OUT OF THE WEST END OF THE PIT. THE DRAGLINE REACHED THE POINT AT WHICH THE POWER CABLE NEEDED TO BE MOVED AROUND THE MACHINE. THE EE LIFTED THE POWER CABLE OFF THE TUB HOOKS WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE EE DID NOT MISS WORK DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 11-13-2002.