Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220150770003

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

March 17, 2015 at 3:05 AM
Republic Energy · Surface · Coal
Fayette County, WV
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
Employee was driving a fueling truck when it turned over. It was a single vehicle accident that resulted in the death of the driver. *I will send a revised form when I get more information.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Source of injury
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Total mining experience
4.54 years
Experience at this mine
4.54 years
Experience in this job
4.54 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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