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POWERED HAULAGE

220012540008 · 08/31/2001 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

EE WAS THROWING A TRACK SWITCH HANDLE TO LET A MOTOR THROUGH. THE HANDLE WAS NOT IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN THE MOTOR WENT THROUGH THE SWITCH CAUSING THE HANDLE TO JUMP UP AND HIT HIS KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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