# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220123040007` · 10/26/2012 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 10.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Goldcorp Inc
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

Operator was tramming a track drill on a snow covered bench when he hit a loader tire rut approximately 8"" deep. When the drill came out of the rut the front tracks went up into the air and slammed to the ground jarring the operator while he sat in his seat.

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