# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032900026` · 09/27/2003 · Appalachian Fuels, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [1518202](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518202)
## Narrative

OPERATOR STATES THAT HE BACKED THE DOZER OVER A SMALL ROCK AND IT JERKED HIM CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEGS. STRAINED MUSCLE.

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