# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220000900026` · 03/23/2000 · Bridger Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Driver, Jeep driver, Tractor operator
- **Activity:** Utility truck, Water trucks
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4800677](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800677)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A WATER WAGON WHEN THE STEERING FAILED (HYDRAULIC HOSE FAILURE). THIS CAUSED THE WATER WAGON TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY. WHEN THE WATER WAGON CAME TO A STOP, THE EMPLOYEE STRU CK THE SIDE WINDOWS, WHICH WAS RESULTED IN A HEAD LACERATION. THE EMPLOYEE ALSO INCURRED TWO MINOR RIB FRACTURES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS CHEST AREA. WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT.

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