Utility Man

August 16, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Black Thunder · Surface · Coal

Operator: Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC (Arch Resources Inc)

Campbell County, WY

Classification MACHINERY

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

Investigator narrative

The technician was assisting in moving a 2800 P&H shovel when the machine lost propel capabilities. The machine then rolled in reverse striking the pickup driven by the technician causing fatal injuries.

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: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 2 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220132350024 · Mine ID 4800977 Trainer view →