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

June 19, 2002 at 7:20 AM

#1 · Free Dome Coal Inc · Bell County, KY

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

Classification: POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Activity at time: Shuttle Car, Ram Car, Buggy
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
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
Mine type: Underground
Sector: Coal

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