# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220172920006` · 10/10/2017 · AK Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **Activity:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** AK Steel Holding Corporation
- **Operator:** AK Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3610041](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610041)
## Narrative

Employee was removing trash along 5 RT travelway which has a clearance of 38"".  The machine has an operating height of 33"".  Employee stated employee looked backward to visualize load when employee's helmet came in contact with the low roof removing employee's helmet and forcing head against the seat back in the operators compartment.

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