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POWERED HAULAGE

220081820050 · 06/21/2008 · Performance Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Performance Coal Company
Mine
4608436

Narrative

The mantrip came off track and slid for 50', then hit the corner of a coal block. Initial derail knocked his hat off and second impact slammed head into battery lid.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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