# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220093510031` · 12/05/2009 · Argus Energy WV LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Argus Energy WV LLC
- **Mine:** [4608704](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608704)
## Narrative

EE stated that while operating the excavator, a rock fell from the bucket causing the boom to hit the ground, jarring him.

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