Fatality · MSHA Record #220180850034
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
March 16, 2018 at 11:50 AM
Operator: Sunrise Coal, LLC (Brent K Bilsland)
Knox County, IN
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
A mine mechanic was operating a diesel mantrip along the M5 Travelway when it appears the vehicle struck the coal rib and rolled on its side. The mechanic was partially ejected from the ride and the canopy fell on ee chest.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Mantrip
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck against a moving object
- Source of injury
- MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 16.67 years
- Experience at this mine
- 2.62 years
- Experience in this job
- 16.67 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220180850034 · Mine ID 1202394Trainer view →