Fatality · MSHA Record #219942200267

Bulldozer Operator fatality at No 07 Surface (Hobet Mining Inc), WV, July 28, 1994

at 11:20 AM

On July 28, 1994, a bulldozer operator was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at No 07 Surface (Hobet Mining Inc), WV.

No 07 Surface · Surface · Coal

Operator: Hobet Mining Inc (Ashland Inc et al)

Logan County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

THE EMPLOYEE POSITIONED A PICK-UP TRUCK APPROXIMATELY 10 FT. IN FRONT OF A 170 WABCO. HE APPARENTLY DID NOT MAKE HIMSELF KNOWN TO THE DRIVER. THE DRIVER PULLED FORWARD FATALLY INJURING THE VIC TIM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 16 years
Experience in this job: 10 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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