# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220202370020` · 08/19/2020 · Paramont Contura, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 121
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Paramont Contura, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407223](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407223)
## Narrative

EE was operating a mini trac lifting the belt up to prep for a move. The suspended belt dropped approx. 16"" when the machine pushed on a rope attached to the belt. The dropping belt made contact with the EE's head in a sitting position on the lo trac and pushed EE forward suddenly which resulted in a hyperextension and displacement and fracture of #4 vertebra.

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