# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220120550044` · 11/21/2011 · Rex Coal Co. Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Rex Coal Co. Inc
- **Mine:** [1519260](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519260)
## Narrative

A brattice fell and hit the miner.  It actually hurt his back, knee and thumb.  Everything but the thumb got ok.  The thumb had to have minor surgery.  He missed two days for surgery and recoup and returned with no problems.

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