# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040290035` · 01/20/2004 · 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:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [1517718](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517718)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS USING THE EXCAVATOR TO PULL A ROCK BACK ONTO THE BENCH FROM THE OUTSLOPE. A SECTION OF THE ROCK BROKE OFF CAUSING THE EXCAVATOR TO JERK BACKWARDS. THIS CAUSED THE OPERATOR'S NECK TO HAVE PAIN DUE TO THE WHIPLASH EFFECT.

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