# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022970047` · 09/09/2002 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Grader operator, Roadgrader operator
- **Activity:** Grader
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600500)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROAD GRADER WHEN HIS NECK BECAME SORE. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR & WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MINOR WHIPLASH & WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY FOR ONE SHIFT.

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