# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220030900026` · 03/21/2003 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 113
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS OPERATING A 21 SC SHUTTLE CAR ON THE #2 SECTION MMU 003-0 WHILE TRAVELING 1A THE #5 ENTRY 40' INBY THE INTERSECTION, A RIB OF APPROX. SIZE 29""L X 36""W X 1"" TO 6"" THICK FELL INTO TH E OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE KNEE DAMAGE.

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