# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220033460045` · 09/27/2003 · Bledsoe Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bledsoe Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1511065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1511065)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS USING A HAND TOOL (GRINDER) AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EE WORKED UNTIL 12-1-03 AND STARTED MISSING TIME.

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