# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010220042` · 01/09/2001 · Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Baker Hughes Inc
- **Operator:** Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations
- **Mine:** [2601152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601152)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING OFF ONE SIDE OF A WALKWAY-THE WALKWAY WAS BEING REMOVED-AT THE CRUSHER WITH A TORCH. WHEN HE CUT THROUGH ONE SIDE, THE WELD ON THE OTHER SIDE BROKE. DROPPING THE EE APPROX. 6 FT ON TO THE ROCKS AND GROUND BELOW. EE LANDED ON HIS BACKSIDE. HE FELT LIKE HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS NECK.

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