June 14, 2024
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator
Fatality · FIRE
Hi-Grade Materials Co
· Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
988 Loader caught fire, was unable to be extinguished by site personnel, 911 was called. Two fire crews arrived on site, one fireman approached the loader by the rear tire. The plant manager was yelling at them to get away from the tire. It exploded killing the fireman by the tire.
September 7, 2018
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · FIRE
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC
· Contact with hot objects or substances
The IE was hauling overburden in a Cat 793 end dump to a fill area. The front area on the end dump caught fire. The IE parked the truck on the fill and exited the end dump. The IE sustained multiple burn injuries as a result of the exit. IE passed away on 09/12/18. Ultimate cause of death is pending the coroner's report.
January 19, 2006
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FIRE
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
· Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee, member of 002 section crew, was evacuating the mine. He became separated from his crew and did not survive mine fire.
January 19, 2006
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FIRE
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
· Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee, member of 002 section crew, was evacuating the mine. He became separated from his crew and did not survive mine fire.
October 13, 2000
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
Fatality · FIRE
Hibbing Taconite Company
· Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CRAWLER TRACTOR ON THE #1039 STOCKPILE IN THE MINE PIT. A FLASH FIRE OCCURRED. THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE BURNS AS HE EXITED THE OPERATOR'S CAB. INVESTIGATION CONTINUES. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS IN THE BURN UNIT. ON NOVEMBER 2, 2000, MSHA WAS NOTIFIED THAT HE EXPIRED AT HOME.