# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023360064` · 11/10/2002 · Kindill Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Kindill Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1200332](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200332)
## Narrative

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.

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