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POWERED HAULAGE

220162670009 · 09/20/2016 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
107
Mine experience
2.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Injured was guiding belt onto a flat car in the 2 East belt spur as it came off the belt winder, when the loose belt was dropped and struck employee in the head, knocking employee down. Employee was treated for contusions and soft tissue damage to the neck and upper back. No problems with mining methods, PPE, training or compliance issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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