March 12, 1986
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Cheyenne Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
MINE SCOOP HAD 6EEN STUCK IN RUT ON INTAKE TRAVEL WAY AND WAS RAISED UP WITH MATERIAL BEING PLACED UNDER LEFT FRONT WHEEL. WHEN THE SCOOP WAS LEFT DOWN AND STARTED TO TRAM FORWARD AGAIN, ON O F THE STUD BOLT8 BROKE LETING THE WHEEL WEDGE FLY OFF STRICKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT KNEE AND CHIPPING THE BONE. EMPLOYEE WAS 6 FEET TO 8 FEET AWAY FROM THE WHEEL.