# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220140830023` · 03/14/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company
## 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:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 119
- **Mine experience:** 37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

While operating a locomotive, the ee struck his head against a section of hung cable resulting in a strain - sprain of the neck.  The event became reportable when the ee began missing work on 3-17,2014.  The injury occurred because the ee was not paying attention to his surroundings.  His history of neck problems compounded the potential for this ee to have a repeat injury.

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