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

October 9, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Mine #3 · Double Mountain Mining LLC · Bell County, KY

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

Classification: MACHINERY
Accident type: Struck against 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
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 0.02 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Coal

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