# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220123040010` · 08/18/2012 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Bodily reaction, NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BODILY MOTION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001642)
## Narrative

Mechanic performing work on equipment using a ladder.  While twisting his upper body from the ladder, he experienced sharp pain in his lower back that radiated to both legs.  He returned to his dorm room at the end of his shift, but was unable to sleep due to pain.  He denies hx of back problems. He began losing work on 10/25/2012 due to surgery and has not yet returned to work.

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