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POWERED HAULAGE

220093220015 · 11/09/2009 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4609247

Narrative

A scoop was being used to pull belt through the tailpiece and belt drive. The wire rope connected to the scoop broke causing the rope to fly back. The rope struck the employee across the forehead and cheek.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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