Bulldozer Operator fatality at No 1 Surface (Alex Energy, LLC), WV, September 19, 2008

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On September 19, 2008, a bulldozer operator was fatally injured in a machinery accident at No 1 Surface (Alex Energy, LLC), WV.

No 1 Surface · Surface · Coal

Operator: Alex Energy, LLC (Massey Energy Company)

Contractor on site: R542

Nicholas County, WV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

While working a steep backfill slope doing reclaimation work, the dozer operator was unable to maintain control, resulting in rollover of dozer approx 4-5 times. Although wearing seatbelt, a broken back and swelling of C-spine resulted, causing loss of sensation and paralysis.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bulldozer
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 42 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 40 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220082940042 · Mine ID 4606870 Trainer view →