# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022380084` · 08/12/2002 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3607230](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3607230)
## Narrative

19A SECTION EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING UP TO UNHOOK MINER CABLE & WATER HOSE, AS HE PUSHED UP, CABLE CAME DOWN & STRUCK SHOULDER & NECK. CABLE HANGER WAS UP HIGH.

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