Fatality · MSHA Record #220080420037
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
February 1, 2008 at 12:34 PM
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by flying object
Investigator narrative
The victim (mechanic) removed fuel injector from engine and then instructed his helper to turn the engine over. Diesel fuel and/or air came out of the 1/4 inch injector hole and struck him in the left eye and entered his brain, causing fatal injury.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Accident type
- Struck by flying object
- Source of injury
- COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 15 years
- Experience at this mine
- 15 years
- Experience in this job
- 15 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220080420037 · Mine ID 0102996Trainer view →