# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220240450003` · 02/06/2024 · Nevada Copper Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nevada Copper Corporation
- **Operator:** Nevada Copper Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602711](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602711)
## Narrative

Injured worker was using an air lance at the paste plant to clean a hopper and felt tightness in their back after the shift. Employee reported the following morning that they still felt tightness in their back and needed to seek medical attention.

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