Bulldozer Operator

September 19, 2008 at 1:30 AM

East Mac & Nellie · Surface · Coal

Operator: ICG Hazard, LLC (International Coal Group Inc (ICG))

Perry County, KY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

Employee was pushing material (shot rock) from a break down shot, when his dozer went over edge of highwall. At this time accident is under investigation by MSHA and OMSL.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bulldozer
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 30 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 30 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220082740038 · Mine ID 1518966 Trainer view →