# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220061510060` · 05/17/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 280
- **Mine experience:** 31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS KNEELING DOWN USING A BAND SAW TO CUT UP OLD RAILS. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STAND HE FELT A PAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS LOWER BACK. HE ASKED A FELLOW EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST IN GETTING HIM TO HIS FEET.

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