Bulldozer Operator fatality at Job-17 West (17 West Mining Inc), KY, October 4, 2000

at 6:05 PM

On October 4, 2000, a bulldozer operator was fatally injured in a machinery accident at Job-17 West (17 West Mining Inc), KY.

Job-17 West · Surface · Coal

Operator: 17 West Mining Inc (Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated)

Martin County, KY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

OPERATOR BACKED DOZER OVER A HIGHWALL RESULTING IN FATAL INJURIES.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bulldozer
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 22 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 22 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220002900002 · Mine ID 1507295 Trainer view →