# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220253170403` · 09/18/2025 · NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Bodily reaction, NEC
- **Occupation:** Lab Technician
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BODILY MOTION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Polymet Mining Corp; Teck American Inc
- **Operator:** NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC
- **Mine:** [2103658](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103658)
## Narrative

Worker was mounting the MuddOx and felt a back spasm when sitting down.  Location was lower left backpain.  Initial spasm was very painful and got a little better after walking for a little while.

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