Maintenance Man

April 21, 2005 at 2:00 PM

POINT ROCK MINE · Surface · Coal

Operator: CAM Mining LLC (Wexford Capital LLC)

Pike County, KY

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

Technician was attempting to repair a steering problem on a wheel loader. He replaced steering pilot valve, started engine, raised bucket and attempted to steer machine. When it would not steer to the right, he dismounted machine without shutting off engine. While attempting to remove steering shaft, the steering activated and steered to the right crushing the victim.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220051220051 · Mine ID 1507010 Trainer view →