Car Dropper

January 11, 1995 at 11:15 PM

Rob Fork Processing · Facility · Coal

Operator: Sidewinder Mining Company ((Donald) Todd Kiscaden et al)

Pike County, KY

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by powered moving object

Investigator narrative

HE WAS DROPPING AND GOT IN UNDER THE WHEELS. IT HAD BEEN RAINING AND WAS MUDDY AND SLICK.THE CORONER PRONOUNCED HIM DEAD AT THE SCENE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Spot Rail Cars, Trip Riding
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury: STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219950170001 · Mine ID 1514468 Trainer view →