# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103070017` · 10/28/2010 · Midland Trail Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing 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:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Midland Trail Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [4609297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609297)
## Narrative

Miner operator was cutting in the No 2 entry when his cable was sliding under the miner. The operator hooked the cable with his right heel of foot to pull the cable out of the way. He felt a sharp pain going down the side of his right leg.

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