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POWERED HAULAGE

220171640021 · 06/03/2017 · Blue Creek Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
230
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Blue Creek Mining, LLC
Mine
4609297

Narrative

Day shift production crew was heading to the section. An electrician pulled a motor into the run-around on main line 2. The employee failed to throw the switch and the on coming mantrip took the curve into the motor causing the injured employee to strain neck and back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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