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POWERED HAULAGE

220172220001 · 02/11/2017 · Contura Coal West LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
75
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Fueler was driving fuel truck and drover over a windrow. This caused the steering wheel to jerk and pull EE's left arm. Fueler reported the incident and the EMT looked at EE's arm. EE returned to work. On 8/8/17 the employee informed the mine that EE has been taken off work and will be receiving surgery due to injuries from the incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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