# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220091800039` · 06/24/2009 · Laurel Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Haulage or Dump truck
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Laurel Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [3608891](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608891)
## Narrative

While operating a haul truck, EE was attempting to locate a ""rattling"" noise which was coming from the rear discharge vent of the AC unit located inside of the passenger jump seat. EE inadvertently inserted his fingers into the vent while ""feeling"" around for what was making the noise. EE had 3 fingers contact the blower, which cut the fingers and lost nail of his right hand.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*