Fatality · MSHA Record #220042890014
Front-End Loader, Scraper-Loader Operator, Pan Operator, Payloader, Scraper Rig Operator
October 1, 2004 at 10:45 AM
Operator: Jeddo Coal Company (Pagnotti Enterprises Inc)
Luzerne County, PA
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeContact with hot objects or substances
Investigator narrative
A fire occurred on the front end loader. The operator (victim) was dumping a bucket of refuse rock on a stockpile. A nearby truck driver noticed an oil leak on the loader and radioed the victim to shut down. The victim dumped the loaded bucket, backed up and drove the loader forward. The loader burst into flames. Fire was located between operator's cab and engine compartment.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Front-End Loader
- Subunit / location
- MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
- Accident type
- Contact with hot objects or substances
- Source of injury
- FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- Total mining experience
- 29.04 years
- Experience at this mine
- 7.04 years
- Experience in this job
- 22 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220042890014 · Mine ID 3608649Trainer view →