# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220131820043` · 06/24/2013 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EE STATES WHILE TIGHTENING LUG NUTS ON THE TOP OF A WHEEL WHILE STANDING ON THE GROUND AND HOLDING THE AIR GUN ABOVE HIS HEAD HE FELT HIS BACK POP BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES AND THE BASE OF HIS NECK. NO PAIN INITIALLY PAIN STARTED AFTER HE STOPPED MOVING AND WAS SITTING IN TRUCK

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