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POWERED HAULAGE

220222270019 · 08/13/2022 · Nicholas Contura LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
95
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Nicholas Contura LLC
Mine
4608787

Narrative

EE was operating the # 19 4-Wheeler and when it powered out and lost power on the hill leaving the portal. It then started to roll backward while EE was trying to reset the tram, but EE then steered the 4-wheeler into the bank. The 4-wheeler climbed the bank, rolled over, and pinned EE underneath it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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