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POWERED HAULAGE

220052720032 · 09/01/2005 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Mine
1518250

Narrative

EE was operating a rail runner and entered a dip in the track where another motor was located. He struck the mantrip motor, causing injury to lower right leg. EE did not see medical attention until 9/17/05. He was diagnosed with a hairline fracture. He is presently working light duty. Warning lights were on, which indicateds that there was another motor in the dip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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