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POWERED HAULAGE

220042920053 · 09/24/2004 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
70
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

He operated shuttle car in #3 heading when the accident occurred. He struck a depression in the roadway causing him to strike his head against shuttle car canopy. Transported to surface then hospital, he was diagnosed with sprain neck, suffered headaches. Continued work but saw dr on Oct 12. Dr advise him to say away from work until MRI was completed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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