# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220242210028` · 07/30/2024 · CalPortland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Front-end loader
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 226
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** CalPortland
- **Mine:** [0405907](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405907)
## Narrative

The employee was operating CAT loader 980M, feeding the crushing plant. On frequent occasions, EE would hit boulders that were not visible. During the shift, the employee stated that their back was sore.

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