# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220241640004` · 06/01/2024 · Specialty Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minerals Technologies Inc
- **Operator:** Specialty Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [0400219](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400219)
## Narrative

Employee of 6 months was working on crusher feeder motor the employee removed the guard, and there was more guarding around it so, they had to stretch. Employee was on their knees reaching arm-length away to diagnose and repair the motor. They stayed in that position for approximately 20 minutes. The pain increased gradually, it turned mild after they stood up.

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