Fatality · MSHA Record #219882640016

Bulldozer Operator fatality at Central Preparation Plant (Harman Mining Corp), VA, September 12, 1988

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On September 12, 1988, a bulldozer operator was fatally injured in a machinery accident at Central Preparation Plant (Harman Mining Corp), VA.

Central Preparation Plant · Facility · Coal

Operator: Harman Mining Corp (Inspiration Resources Corporation)

Buchanan County, VA

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING THE WHEELS AND AXLE FROM AN END LOADER, THE LOADER WAS BLOCKED UP WITH WOOD BLOCKS. THE END LOADER FELL OFF THE BLOCKS WHEN IT FELL THE BUCKET STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE, CRUS HING HIM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 18 years
Experience at this mine: 18 years
Experience in this job: 18 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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