Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman fatality

April 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Bear Run Mine · Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Sullivan County, IN

Investigator narrative

EE was working outside prep plant on disassembly of vibrating screen. Removed screen from prep plant was on ground, while foreman was checking area, sideboard of screen began to fall. EE tried to avoid injury by moving out of the way but was pinned by sideboard against smaller screen which had been removed from prep plant. EE suffered fatal injuries. Under investigation by MSHA.

Record details

Classification: MACHINERY
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Activity at time: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Total mining experience: 32.1 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 0.27 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Coal

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