# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081570001` · 05/28/2008 · Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Coal Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609085)
## Narrative

This electrician was replacing a guard on the miner after making repairs.  While holding the shield in place and getting the bolts started a pain shot through his groin & testicles.

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