# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220242350004` · 08/19/2024 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** SKULL
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 13.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

While discussing the next shift's work with other contractors, a piece of refractory fell from near the top of the stack, striking employee directly on the top of EE's hard hat, knocking EE unconscious.  EE regained consciousness and was transported to hospital.  EE has a fractured skull and cheek bone.

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