# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220251690021` · 06/04/2025 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Capstone Copper Corp
- **Operator:** Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

Operator of dozer was starting a new slot and as the material fall away ahead of the blade, the dozer operator quickly reversed and tracked over the previous slot embankment edge. The dozer laid over onto its left side, operator was wearing their seatbelt and was able to self-extricate. Operator was then sent for evaluation at an off-site clinic where they were issued restrictions.

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