# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220051220059` · 04/21/2005 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Locomotive
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING THE #2 15 TON BROOKVILLE LOCOMOTIVE WITH NO SUPPLY CARS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. HE WAS TRAVELING OUTBY UNDER THE #10 BELTLINE WHEN A PIECE OF CHAIN LINK FENCE GUARDING CAUGHT UNDER THE OPERATOR'S CANOPY & CAME INTO THE OPERATOR'S DECK STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT EAR. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE SURFACE & TAKEN TO CAMC WHERE SUTURES WERE APPLIED.

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