# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*