Maintenance Man

March 17, 2015 at 3:05 AM

Republic Energy · Surface · Coal

Operator: Republic Energy LLC (Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.)

Fayette County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

Employee was driving a fueling truck when it turned over. It was a single vehicle accident that resulted in the death of the driver. *I will send a revised form when I get more information.

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 a moving object
Source of injury: PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury: CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part affected: BRAIN
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220150770003 · Mine ID 4609054 Trainer view →