# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220230580007` · 01/30/2023 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 122
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

while operating Cat D11 dozer cleaning highwall for dragline rocks fell from on dozer. Operator stated EE was ok at the time. EE worked 4 shifts and then went to Dr reporting sore back. Operator did not report to work on 2-16-23 making this a reportable incident

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