# ENTRAPMENT
> MSHA accident `220232220017` · 08/04/2023 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ENTRAPMENT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Rotary bucket excavator operator
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 108
- **Mine experience:** 5.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Capstone Copper Corp
- **Operator:** Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

The condition contributing was a highwall failure. Employee was extracted out of right window of the piece of equipment. Employee had used their right arm and shoulder trying to break the window causing an injury.

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