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POWERED HAULAGE

220102210042 · 04/06/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

EE was helping to put a mantrip in a side track. The trip was jumping the point rail. Operator backed the mantrip up and the switch handle sprang up hitting him on the right knee. He continued to work. (This was reported as file only and in July 2010 he had orthoscopic surgery on knee).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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