# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220061740048` · 05/16/2006 · Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Garnet International
- **Operator:** Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd
- **Mine:** [1001564](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001564)
## Narrative

Machine he was operating fell 2 inches and stopped abruptly causing his lower back to be jarred.

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