# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220112310034` · 08/11/2011 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Mantrip
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EE was being transported to the mine bottom on company #73 bus due to an illness. During transportation the bus came off track at 1 South #1 spur switch causing the EE to strike his head on a metal cover located behind the operator and strain his neck.

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