# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120550017` · 02/16/2012 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
- **Operator:** Empire Iron Mining Partnership
- **Mine:** [2001012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001012)
## Narrative

EE experienced pain in his lower back while working inside the line 7 feed chute.  He was evaluated on 2-17-12 and taken off of work.  He missed one scheduled shift. This may potentially be related to a previous incident in January 2012.

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