Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220082740038

Bulldozer Operator, Universal Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer

September 19, 2008 at 1:30 AM
East Mac & Nellie · Surface · Coal
Perry County, KY
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
Employee was pushing material (shot rock) from a break down shot, when his dozer went over edge of highwall. At this time accident is under investigation by MSHA and OMSL.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Bulldozer
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Source of injury
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
30 years
Experience at this mine
1 year
Experience in this job
30 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220082740038 · Mine ID 1518966Trainer view →