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

March 16, 2018 at 11:50 AM

Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 · Sunrise Coal, LLC · Knox County, IN

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

Classification: POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Activity at time: Mantrip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
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
Mine type: Underground
Sector: Coal

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