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POWERED HAULAGE

220122790017 · 09/29/2012 · Midland Trail Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
46
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Midland Trail Energy LLC
Mine
4609297

Narrative

EE was directing the scoop operator pulling a belt in for the new section at the 3 mains-outby. The chain slipped and EE flagged the crew to check the chain. It was determined that the chain would stay on and the scoop continued to pull. The chain came off and hit EE in the face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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