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POWERED HAULAGE

220070530013 · 02/14/2007 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Travel
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

Bulk powder truck was ascending a wet/snowy/icy ramp when it lost traction. Driver shifted into reverse to attempt to back off ramp when it slid. Driver attempted to scrub off on side of berm. Truck rolled onto berm and fell over on to side. Driver and passenger were both buckled in and sustained light injuries. Both treated and released at local hospital ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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