# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220091350017` · 05/04/2009 · Cadman Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by powered moving object
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Cadman Inc
- **Mine:** [4500585](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500585)
## Narrative

Contractor was in loader operator's blind spot when he was struck in the right thigh below his buttocks by the loader bucket.  Both parties failed to communicate their intended actions to the other.  The contact caused some deep bruising but no cuts or abrasions to the skin.  Precautionary x-ray results were negative.

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