# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220230310014` · 01/21/2023 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## 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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 2.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

EE operating D-9 CAT was pushing loads off the dump.  While operating in reverse (2nd gear), man basket came loose. This caused the equipment to stop abruptly resulting in pain in the EE's neck area.

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