November 9, 2004
KY · Coal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
J R Mining Inc
· Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
The mine owner received fatal injuries when he was caught between a 980C Cat Front End Loader & a tractor trailer. The coal truck was having trouble driving up the steep haul road. The end loader was moving into position to allow the victim to hook the steel pull rope to both pieces of equipment. The end loader struck the victim resulting in fatal injuries.