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POWERED HAULAGE

220112340056 · 08/19/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Fireboss was riding a rubber tired ride on the track along #1 belt when he attempted to steer the ride off the track. The tire got caught on the track and caused the steering wheel to spin out of control The steering knob hit his right hand around the pinky causing a fracture. He was treated and released. He returned on his next shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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