# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220151830005` · 06/19/2015 · Southwest Concrete & Paving Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles  Hamilton
- **Operator:** Southwest Concrete & Paving Inc
- **Mine:** [2900473](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900473)
## Narrative

Welder was welding on the crusher in a squatted position.  Other potential contributing factors may be heat and lack of hydration.  Welder strained his lower back.

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