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Case study · MSHA Record #220103360007

Maintenance Man fatality

November 23, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Rex Strip #1 · RexCoal Company, Inc. · Harlan County, KY
Investigator narrative
A Mack DM-600 tandem axle lube truck was descending a grade into the active work area of the mine when the operator lost control of the truck and either jumped or was thrown from the vehicle. The truck struck an embankment and overturned on its left side resulting in fatal crushing injuries to the victim. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner.
Record details
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Activity at time
Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience
6 years
Experience at this mine
1 year
Experience in this job
5 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Coal
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