# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090820055` · 03/13/2009 · Black Hills Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Black Hills Corp
- **Operator:** Black Hills Energy
- **Mine:** [4800083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800083)
## Narrative

Employee was assigned failing object guard installation on mobile conveyor #1. To gain access to one of the rollers he attempted to move a 3"" power cord by himself instead of using come along and strap provided.

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