Fatality · MSHA Record #220111520031
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
May 14, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Operator: Apogee Coal Company LLC (Patriot Coal Corporation)
Logan County, WV
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
992 G end loader counterweight/fuel tank fell suddenly, pinning employee against the ground.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 8.23 years
- Experience at this mine
- 5.54 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.96 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220111520031 · Mine ID 4608939Trainer view →