Bulldozer Operator

November 2, 2011 at 9:45 AM

Mill Branch · Surface · Coal

Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc (Thomas R Hamilton)

Harlan County, KY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

Employee was reclaiming highwall with dozer when the dozer flipped and rolled several times landing in the road. Employee was unconscious with labored breathing when they got to him.

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: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220113080004 · Mine ID 1517821 Trainer view →