Bulldozer Operator

September 12, 1988 at 2:00 PM

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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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219882640016 · Mine ID 4402714 Trainer view →