Assayer fatality at Grays Fork (J R Mining Inc), KY, November 9, 2004

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On November 9, 2004, an assayer was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Grays Fork (J R Mining Inc), KY.

Grays Fork · Surface · Coal

Operator: J R Mining Inc (Brent E Reed)

Clay County, KY

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

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

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Investigator narrative

The mine owner received fatal injuries when he was caught between a 980C Cat Front End Loader & a tractor trailer. The coal truck was having trouble driving up the steep haul road. The end loader was moving into position to allow the victim to hook the steel pull rope to both pieces of equipment. The end loader struck the victim resulting in fatal injuries.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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: 30 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 30 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220045550002 · Mine ID 1518755 Trainer view →