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POWERED HAULAGE

220071730029 · 06/11/2007 · American Energy Corporation

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
Mantrip
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee along with other co-workers were riding in a mantrip going in the mine. The mantrip jumped track and struck the rib. Cause of this injury was excessive speed. Compliance with rules was a factor, protective equip not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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