Fatality · MSHA Record #220080860053

Maintenance Man fatality at Alloy Prep Plant #1 (Appalachian Fuels, LLC), WV, March 12, 2008

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On March 12, 2008, a maintenance man was fatally injured in a machinery accident at Alloy Prep Plant #1 (Appalachian Fuels, LLC), WV.

Alloy Prep Plant #1 · Facility · Coal

Operator: Appalachian Fuels, LLC (Energy Coal Resources Inc)

Contractor on site: E619

Fayette County, WV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Victim was removing a machine bottom guard (belly pan) on a Caterpillar D-10 N dozer. Apparently the chain he was using to hold the belly pan while he was removing the bolts that held it in place slipped when the bolts were removed. The belly pan swung down and struck the victim inflicting fatal injuries

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 20 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220080860053 · Mine ID 4607968 Trainer view →