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October 9, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Mine #3 · Surface · Coal

Operator: Double Mountain Mining LLC (Michael Blubaugh)

Bell County, KY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

Employee was on Hydro seeder and changed barrels on the gun and pointed the gun at self and engaged the clutch. The pressure knocked employee back against the rails on the truck. CPR was provided but had no effect.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: NECK
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220202890009 · Mine ID 1519268 Trainer view →