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POWERED HAULAGE

220212370007 · 08/17/2021 · Graymont (PA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (PA) Inc.
Mine
3606468

Narrative

Tramming Fletcher Scaler and the tram motor went out causing it to free wheel downhill. Miner applied manual break. Scaler traveled 10-20 ft. and hit rib. On impact, miners leg slipped off break and hit the bracket holding the fire suppression system in cab causing a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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