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POWERED HAULAGE

220172790025 · 09/28/2017 · Paramont Contura, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
124
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Paramont Contura, LLC
Mine
4407223

Narrative

Miner was on the blind side of the entry when a shuttle car traveling down the entry contacted the miner, apparently rolling EE, and causing EE to fall down. The injured miner did not lose consciousness and was able to call for help, but was treated for Compartment syndrome of the left lower extremity, and a Left hairline fracture to the fibula.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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