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POWERED HAULAGE

220241030025 · 04/05/2024 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

While pulling machinery, chain that scoop winch rope was attached to broke, allowing winch rope to fly back striking the employee in the right side of the head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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