# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051030021` · 03/28/2005 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 226
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4608973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608973)
## Narrative

EE was utilizing a Caterpillar 325-B excavator to clean loose material from the highwall along the road.  EE states tried to pull a rock with the bucket and it slipped.  This caused EE to be jarred around in the seat of the excavator.  Complained of pain in lower back.  Still being treated for pain in lower back radiating down leg.

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