Fatality · MSHA Record #220251990020
Scoop Tram Operator, Load/Haul/Dump Operator
July 12, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Jefferson County, TN
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Operator was conducting remoting activities in an area known as the 2025 area when a large rock contacted the cab. Operator was found in the cab out past the designated no-go line and sustained fatal injuries.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Load-Haul-Dump (Ug)
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 3.15 years
- Experience at this mine
- 3.15 years
- Experience in this job
- 1.54 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220251990020 · Mine ID 4000168Trainer view →