Fatality · MSHA Record #220043620063
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
December 21, 2004 at 4:10 AM
Operator: Tennco Inc (Jackie (Mitch) Fannin; Jack Stump)
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 →