# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220222160001` · 07/28/2022 · Marfork Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 127
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4609212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609212)
## Narrative

While cleaning No. 9 entry on No. 1 section, employee peeled up a large floor rock measuring approximately 38"" wide x 40"" long x 6"" thick.  The rock flipped up and partially entered the operators deck striking employee on the side of the head.  Resulted in a laceration of EE's ear requiring surgery.  

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