# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220062200053` · 07/28/2006 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Mantrip
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 5.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EE was driving a rubber tired, battery powered 4-wheeler. It was being operated in the track entry when the accident occurred. During the operation ee veered off the track to one side of the entry when the steering wheel suddenly started spinning. During the spinning process he struck his right hand against the steering knob causing a fracture of the ring finger.

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