Maintenance Man

March 16, 2018 at 11:50 AM

Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Sunrise Coal, LLC (Brent K Bilsland)

Knox County, IN

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

A mine mechanic was operating a diesel mantrip along the M5 Travelway when it appears the vehicle struck the coal rib and rolled on its side. The mechanic was partially ejected from the ride and the canopy fell on ee chest.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mantrip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 16 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 16 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220180850034 · Mine ID 1202394 Trainer view →