# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220151340044` · 05/06/2015 · Pine Branch Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1503627](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1503627)
## Narrative

Backed up on a rock with a dozer and hit it hard with track. Jarred him and said he hurt his neck. Did not wish to go to doctor and didn't want medical attention. Went to see his family doctor after work and said he had a pulled muscle in his back.

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