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POWERED HAULAGE

220092360014 · 08/10/2009 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Ride equipment
Injury source
NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
105
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271

Narrative

The #11 motor was pulling the track duster to the James Creek Section while being followed by the #10 motor. The #11 motor ""saddle bagged"" in a dip and was struck by the #11 motor. The employee that was riding as a passenger in the #10 motor was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and contusion to the left knee. Medical diagnosis was not received at the mine site until 8-20-2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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