# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023240003` · 11/12/2002 · Alex Energy, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** IMPACTOR,TAMPER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 145
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

EE WAS STEMMING BLASTHOLES WITH DRILL CUTTINGS WHILE CHANGING SHOVEL FROM ONE HAND TO THE OTHERHE TWISTED BACK. TREATED AT LOCAL EMERGENCY FACILITY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION AND REST.

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