Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220043620063

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

December 21, 2004 at 4:10 AM
Valley Creek Mine No. 2 · Underground · Coal
Claiborne County, TN
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by flying object
Investigator narrative
EE was changing tire on 10SC shuttle car, had new tire on and was finishing tightening bolts, when the tire exploded and the 2 safety rings struck the victim in the face, left hand and chest area.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Source of injury
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
33 years
Experience at this mine
0.25 years
Experience in this job
33 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220043620063 · Mine ID 4003231Trainer view →