# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220092810032` · 09/23/2009 · Dana Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Mantrip
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GenPower Holdings LP; James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4604387](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604387)
## Narrative

The employee stated that while traveling on a small ride, the tire hit a rock that was lying on the bottom.  When the ride's tire hit the rock, it caused the tires to turn to the right. As the steering wheel quickly turned to the right, it flew out of the employee's hand. The steering knob hit him on the back of the hand and injured his right hand.

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