# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220012540008` · 08/31/2001 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EE WAS THROWING A TRACK SWITCH HANDLE TO LET A MOTOR THROUGH. THE HANDLE WAS NOT IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN THE MOTOR WENT THROUGH THE SWITCH CAUSING THE HANDLE TO JUMP UP AND HIT HIS KNEE.

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