# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220173610008` · 11/03/2017 · Cordero 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:** Haulage or Dump truck
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 12.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
- **Operator:** Cordero Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4800992](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800992)
## Narrative

While loading under a shovel, the shovel bucket opened prematurely dropping material abruptly on the tail of the truck bed.  The operator experienced back pain due to the impact.  Treatment was limited to first aid and the employee continued to work without restrictions until 12-22-17, when the employee received light-duty restrictions from physician.

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