# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190420018` · 02/01/2019 · 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:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202295)
## Narrative

IE stated that ee was trying to load a starter box for a belt drive into a scoop bucket. IE wrapped a strap around the starter box and pulled on it twice. When the starter box didn't move, IE attached a strap and used the scoop stinger to pull it into the bucket. IE reported incident on 2-4-19, taken to medical facility where is was taken off work.

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