# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170400014` · 02/06/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 1.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202295)
## Narrative

IE had just pulled the continuous miner into the next place and reached down to grab the cutting loop rope to throw the cable over to the rib. IE had pulled the cable tight with the miner and while bending over to pick up the cable, felt pain in lower back. After follow up Dr.'s appointment the following day, employee had restrictions which prevented EE from working.

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