# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010570091` · 02/16/2001 · Evtac Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 24.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eveleth Mines Llc
- **Operator:** Evtac Mining
- **Mine:** [2100200](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2100200)
## Narrative

BREAKING ROCK WITH SURE STRIKE. EMPLOYEE FORGOT TO PUT UNIT INTO FLOAT AND BROKE A CHUNK. UNIT WAS JARRED, EMPLOYEE FELT SNAP IN HIS NECK.

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