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POWERED HAULAGE

220123210001 · 11/03/2012 · Tunnel Ridge, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Locomotive
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
44
Mine experience
1.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Tunnel Ridge, LLC
Mine
4608864

Narrative

Operator was traveling inby on a brookville locomotive with two full cars. The track switch at 36 wall on the east mains haulage had been left for the curve causing the trip to enter the switch. The motorman was unable to stop the trip and struck his head on an 8"" plastic waterline that runs parallel to the main line haulage.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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