# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090650007` · 02/12/2009 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Underground equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was driving the slinger duster down a travelway, when he thinks he hit a hole and caused him to be bounced up and hit his head on the canopy. He felt in his neck and head. Employee had prior neck surgery and the MRI showed degenerative stenosis and cervical spondylosis. Employee was taken off work on 02/20/2009.

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