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

February 1, 2008 at 12:34 PM

Jap Creek Mine · Reed Minerals Inc · Walker County, AL

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

Classification: MACHINERY
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Activity at time: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury: COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 15 years
Experience at this mine: 15 years
Experience in this job: 15 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Coal

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