# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023440021` · 11/20/2002 · Wabash Mine Holding Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 28.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Wabash Mine Holding Company
- **Mine:** [1100877](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1100877)
## Narrative

SURFACE, NORTH STACKER TUBE - EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING D-9 DOZER, BACKING AWAY FROM FEEDER. BACKED OFF A LEDGE OF COAL. EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING BACK TO THE RIGHT WHILE BACKING UP. DOZER HIT HARD, J AMMING NECK. EXPERIENCING SEVERE PAIN IN NECK/HEAD.

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