Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220203510015

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

December 15, 2020 at 10:30 AM
FORDS BRANCH MINE 1 · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Pike County, KY
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Changing the rear tire on a 992D Loader. Jack kicked out and and loader fell down crushing employee.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
26 years
Experience at this mine
1 year
Experience in this job
26 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220203510015 · Mine ID 1519602Trainer view →