# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011130142` · 04/11/2001 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **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:** 234
- **Mine experience:** 1.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800477](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800477)
## Narrative

OPERATOR REPORTED HIS BACK STARTING HURTING WHILE HE WAS OPERATING BACK HOE LOADING OFF ROAD TRUCKS IN HARD PAN. OPERATOR CONTINUED TO LOAD TRUCKS UNTIL THE END OF HIS SHIFT. AT THIS TIME, OPE RATOR COULD HARDLY EXIT EQUIPMENT. WITH ASSISTANCE OF SUPERVISOR, OPERATOR EXITED EQUIPMENT AND WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

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