# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030210065` · 01/10/2003 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE EE WAS PREPARING A TRANSMISSION FOR SHIPMENT. AS PART OF THE PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING A TRANSMISSION FOR SHIPMENT, A METAL PROTECTIVE COVER IS BOLTED ON THE FRONT OF THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN EE LIFTED THE COVER INTO PLACE, HE FELT A PAIN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS GROIN.

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