# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003220050` · 11/04/2000 · Leslie Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Leslie Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [1518091](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518091)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WALKING IN AN AREA IN PREPARATION TO BE SEEDED. AS HE WAS BACKING HIS DOZER UP, HE BACKED INTO A DITCH, CAUSING A QUICK JERK TO HIS BACK. THE PRELIMINARY REPORT IS A MUSCLE SPRAIN, AND HE HAS BEEN PLACED ON THERAPY. HE CONTINUED TO WORK HIS REGULAR SHIFT,THROUGH 11-8-00. THE FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 11-9-00.

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