Bulldozer Operator fatality at Mine No 5 (Mountaintop Restoration Inc), KY, September 12, 1995

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On September 12, 1995, a bulldozer operator was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Mine No 5 (Mountaintop Restoration Inc), KY.

Mine No 5 · Surface · Coal

Operator: Mountaintop Restoration Inc (B W McDonald)

Martin County, KY

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

COLLISION BETWEEN MACK TRUCK AND TOYOTA PICKUP RESULTING IN FATAL INJURY.

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: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 12 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219952640001 · Mine ID 1517429 Trainer view →