# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `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:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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