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POWERED HAULAGE

220162770035 · 10/01/2016 · Contura Coal West LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
41
Mine experience
10.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Contura Coal West LLC
Mine
4801078

Narrative

Water truck driver reported a noise while steering to the right. Pit mechanic installed new grease lines, the mechanic instructed the water truck driver to steer the wheels from side to side as grease was added. As the wheels were turned to the right the mechanic was pinned between the tire and frame causing injuries to the mechanic, 4 broken ribs and a broken collar bone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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