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POWERED HAULAGE

220070160112 · 01/13/2007 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
42
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

Guide stops for bucket unlevel, letting crosshead drift one sided. Torpedo hangs up inside crosshead, causing slack rope. Bucket dropped 12'-15', causing fractured ankle. EE was riding in bucket.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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