Mining Incidents

Rex Strip #1Coal

Controlled by Joseph T Bennett
Lovellen, Harlan County, KY · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1519069
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
2
Years on record
2009–2010
Latest incident
Nov 2010

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A Mack DM-600 tandem axle lube truck was descending a grade into the active work area of the mine when the operator lost control of the truck and either jumped or was thrown from the vehicle. The truck struck an embankment and overturned on its left side resulting in fatal crushing injuries to the victim. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner.

Reportable incidents

1 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2009 · 1 incident

Contact with hot objects or substances

Ee used ether to clean work area. He then lit the torch too soon and caught his hand on fire.