Shuttle Car Operator fatality at #1 (Free Dome Coal Inc), KY, June 19, 2002

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On June 19, 2002, a shuttle car operator was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at #1 (Free Dome Coal Inc), KY.

#1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Free Dome Coal Inc (Jimmy Root; Donnie Wagers)

Bell County, KY

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING A SHUTTLE TO THE MINER ON 0001-0 SECTION WHEN THE SHUTTLE CANOPY STRUCK A ROOF BOLT. THE POST OF THE S/C BROKE CAUSING THE CANOPY TO COME OFF STRIKING HIS HEAD. THE VICTIM WAS FLOWN TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TN HOSPITAL IN KNOXVILLE, TN AND IS LISTED IN CRITICAL CONDITION. THE VICTIM DIED IN A CARE FACILITY ON MAY 27, 2007.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Shuttle Car, Ram Car, Buggy
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220021830100 · Mine ID 1515455 Trainer view →