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

December 21, 2004 at 4:10 AM

Valley Creek Mine No. 2 · Tennco Inc · Claiborne County, TN

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

Classification: MACHINERY
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Activity at time: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
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
Mine type: Underground
Sector: Coal

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