# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023390007` · 11/23/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining
- **Mine:** [1202258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202258)
## Narrative

AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING A LEAK ON A HITACHI EX3500 HYDRAULIC SHOVEL, HE TORE HIS LEFT CALF MUSCLE WHILE DESCENDING THE LADDER ON THE SHOVEL. HE WAS NOT ATTEMPTING TO CARRY ANYTHING AT THE TIME S O APPARENTLY HIS OWN BODY WEIGHT PROVIDED ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE THE INJURY.

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