# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `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:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Midland Trail Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [4609297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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