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POWERED HAULAGE

220052730064 · 09/21/2005 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

A DE-GAS MECHANIC WAS OPERATING A DIESEL JEEP WHILE ACTING AS AN ESCORT FOR A CREW FROM A CONTRACTOR WHEN THE JEEP WENT OFF THE TRACK DUE TO THE TRACK BEING OUT OF GAUGE. HE WAS JOSTLED IN THE JEEP & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT & DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. UNTIL AFTER HIS SHIFT, 09/26/05. ON 09/28/05 HE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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