Shuttle Car Operator, Mantrip Operator, Ramcar Operator, Rail Runner, Buggy Operator

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.

Activity at time of incident

Shuttle Car, Ram Car, Buggy

Subunit / location

UNDERGROUND

Accident type

Struck by falling object

Source of injury

METAL COVERS & GUARDS

Nature of injury

FRACTURE,CHIP

Total mining experience

3.38 years

Experience at this mine

3.38 years

Experience in this job

2 years

Degree of injury

FATALITY