# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030900097` · 03/24/2003 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD POSITIONED THE CONT MINER IN A CUT. THE CABLE WAS OUT IN THE SHUTTLE CAR ROADWAY. THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE CABLE AND PULLED IT OUT OF THE ROADWAY WITH ONE HAND.

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