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POWERED HAULAGE

220110070022 · 12/27/2010 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Fork lift
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NECK
Days lost
132
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608315

Narrative

Member stated he used forklift to try and pick up a piece of belt and turned sharp, causing the forklift to pivot up in the middle and slam his head into the top. He felt a pop in his neck on the left side. The area was 48"" high and 18 1/2 feet wide. Member was taken by ambulance to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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