# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220020020023` · 12/22/2001 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HEART ATTACK
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4102632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102632)
## Narrative

AFTER PERFORMING AN INSPECTION OF THE MACHINE HOUSE, EE RETURNED TO THE OPERATOR'S CAB OF D-33 DRAGLINE. IN THE CAB HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HIS CHEST AND LATER PASSED OUT. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HEART ATTACK. BALLON SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AND A STENT INSTALLED IN ONE ARTERY. BYPASS SURGERY WILL BE PERFORMED IN 2 WEEKS ON 2 OTHER ARTERIES.

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