# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220061180033` · 04/15/2006 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 398
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4603755](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603755)
## Narrative

EE was standing at the chain link fence of the R-8 belt drive. The drive chain broke hitting him on the right hand, amputating his right finger at the firsty joint.

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