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POWERED HAULAGE

220161830011 · 06/22/2016 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
5
Mine experience
7.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

The employee was operating a scoop car when it ran over a bolt that was buried in mud. When the tire ran it over, the bolt flipped out of the mud and struck employee in the lip. The following were not a factor: Rules, Regs, Skills, Training and Protective Devices on Equipment or Clothing. Attitude, Proficiency and Mining Equipment may have been a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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