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POWERED HAULAGE

220082910043 · 10/10/2008 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Brookville battery powered manbus arrived on #2 section. Operator hit e-stop & knocked power. Bus started to roll & operator did not re-energize machine. Bus traveled down grade for approx 400' where it derailed in a curve & hit rib head-on. Injured ee, a passenger, was transported to CAMC where he received six staples to close a cut to the head. He lost no days due to his injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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