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POWERED HAULAGE

220093000011 · 10/16/2009 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608735

Narrative

Injured employee was riding the mantrip to the surface when the mantrip derailed. Employee struck against the inside of the mantrip injuring his left ribs causing bruising and a hematoma on his left rib cage. He went to the ER later that evening and the X-Rays were negative for fractures. He was excused from work until further notice.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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