Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220101690006

Pumper

June 8, 2010 at 9:30 PM
ClassificationIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
TypeContact with hot objects or substances
Investigator narrative
The Service Truck Operator was refueling a drill rig when an ignition from an unknown source resulted in fatal burns.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source of injury
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Total mining experience
7.56 years
Experience at this mine
3.31 years
Experience in this job
4.25 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220101690006 · Mine ID 0100347Trainer view →