Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220132210026

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

July 31, 2013 at 6:58 AM
Amerikohl Strips · Surface · Coal
Butler County, PA
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
The Cat 773E Rock Truck started having a problem with the right front strut. The mechanic was called and was conducting Trouble shooting procedures on the truck when the strut failed causing crushing injuries to the mechanic.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
6.27 years
Experience at this mine
6.27 years
Experience in this job
6.27 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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