Examiner

June 19, 2017 at 6:26 PM

Oak Grove Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Oak Grove Resources LLC (ERP Compliant Fuels, LLC)

Jefferson County, AL

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

Injured employee sustained fatal injuries resulting from head trauma after jumping or being thrown from the lead locomotive of a supply trip at crosscut 16 on east mains track.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Ride Equipment
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Longwall
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220171790058 · Mine ID 0100851 Trainer view →