# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `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:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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