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POWERED HAULAGE

220121140018 · 04/09/2012 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
38
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

Employee was operating a Chevrolet 2500 hd pickup enroute to the pit. He said he heard a noise, panicked and hit the gas pedal, veering into and striking the embankment. His head hit the steering wheel. He was not wearing a seat belt.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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