Maintenance Man

May 14, 2011 at 8:18 PM

Guyan Mine · Surface · Coal

Operator: Apogee Coal Company LLC (Patriot Coal Corporation)

Logan County, WV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

992 G end loader counterweight/fuel tank fell suddenly, pinning employee against the ground.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220111520031 · Mine ID 4608939 Trainer view →