# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220171320019` · 04/04/2017 · Meridian Brick LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lone Star Funds Inc; Boral Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Meridian Brick LLC
- **Mine:** [0100096](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100096)
## Narrative

Prior to start of shift on 4/5/17, employee reported a pain in their neck & was sent for medical evaluation.  Employee operated a bulldozer the prior day to spread clay on a stockpile.  The employee stated that no incident or accident occurred on 4/4/17 before noticing this pain.  Employee later described turning their head to back the dozer as a contributing factor.

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