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POWERED HAULAGE

220050980039 · 04/02/2005 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EE was operating the portal bus to switch out of the way for the supply motor. The motorman lost control of the motor and 3 cars. He hit the bus causing him to strike his right eye on the sander bar. He received 9 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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