# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `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:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Contura Coal West LLC
- **Mine:** [4801078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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