Abstract: A secondary handle assembly for a circuit breaker includes an actuator shaft for actuating a circuit breaker. The actuator shaft extends through a circuit breaker cabinet and terminates at a primary handle assembly. The secondary handle assembly further includes a hub that intern has a handle extending from the hub. A gear wheel is also provided that has gear wheel teeth and a body fixable with the actuator shaft. The hub is configured to engage the gear wheel for rotational movement in one direction in an unactuated position, and the hub is further configured to engage the gear wheel for rotational movement in opposing rotational directions in an actuated position. A method of actuating a circuit breaker is also presented.