# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220062500004` · 08/22/2006 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 143
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Coal Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4609101](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609101)
## Narrative

Employee was exiting the right side of a dozer when he lost his balance and fell backwards onto the ground.  The employee stated he hit on his left buttocks and right shoulder.  He got up off the ground under his own power.

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