Fatality · MSHA Record #220001390002

Coal/Ore Shovel Operator fatality at Gooseneck Branch Mine (Lodestar Energy Incorporated), KY, May 8, 2000

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On May 8, 2000, a coal/ore shovel operator was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Gooseneck Branch Mine (Lodestar Energy Incorporated), KY.

Gooseneck Branch Mine · Surface · Coal

Operator: Lodestar Energy Incorporated (Iracoal Incorporated)

Pike County, KY

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROCK TRUCK, DUMPING INTO HOLLOW FILL #6. HE BACKED TO THE DUMP AND THEN REPOSITIONED TRUCK. AT THIS TIME THE TRUCK WENT OVER THE HILL. HE WAS THROWN FROM THE TRUCK AND RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Haulage Or Dump Truck
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 18 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 14 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220001390002 · Mine ID 1518045 Trainer view →