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POWERED HAULAGE

220132910001 · 10/11/2013 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Discontinued 1/31/2014. Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4606263

Narrative

While turning a curve around #6 head, the mantrip was pulled toward the rib due to the front tire being caught in a rut. The mantrip struck a timber causing it to become dislodged. It fell and struck employee in the left ear, causing a laceration to the ear and a bruise to the head just behind the left ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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