Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220202890009

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

October 9, 2020 at 11:55 AM
Mine #3 · Surface · Coal
Bell County, KY
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck against stationary object
Investigator narrative
Employee was on Hydro seeder and changed barrels on the gun and pointed the gun at self and engaged the clutch. The pressure knocked employee back against the rails on the truck. CPR was provided but had no effect.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Source of injury
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
8 years
Experience at this mine
0.02 years
Experience in this job
8 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220202890009 · Mine ID 1519268Trainer view →