# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151190062` · 04/16/2015 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

The miner was standing near a shuttle car trailing cable when the machine was energized. when energized the trailing cable struck him in the knee causing a contusion. The following were not a factor: rules, regs., protective clothing or devises, training or proficiency. equipment and attitude were or may have been a factor.

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