Bulldozer Operator

June 4, 2014 at 5:35 AM

North Antelope Rochelle Mine · Surface · Coal

Operator: Peabody Powder River Mining LLC (Peabody Energy Corporation)

Campbell County, WY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Investigator narrative

Miner suffered a fatal injury after being pinned underneath the raised cover of a Metso Lokotrack crusher.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Crusher, Breaker
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience: 0 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 220141630029 · Mine ID 4801353 Trainer view →