# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220171710007` · 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:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **Activity:** Mantrip
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 705
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Blue Creek Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609297)
## Narrative

On 6/3/2017 an incident occurred when a track switch was not thrown back to the straight. The On coming day shift crew did not notice the switch thrown to the curve and the mantrip took the curve striking a parked motor. The employee suffered a back strain as a result. Note: Employee did not go on light duty until 6-13-2017

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