# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220052870002` · 10/08/2005 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician helper
- **Activity:** Fork lift
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4608741](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608741)
## Narrative

Employee was operating a battery forklift near the end of the track unloading rockdust and contacted the mine roof with his left ear and side of head while backing up.  This resulted in a laceration to his left ear that required 12 sutures.

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