Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220180850034

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

March 16, 2018 at 11:50 AM
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 · Underground · Coal
Knox County, IN
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
A mine mechanic was operating a diesel mantrip along the M5 Travelway when it appears the vehicle struck the coal rib and rolled on its side. The mechanic was partially ejected from the ride and the canopy fell on ee chest.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Mantrip
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Source of injury
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
16.67 years
Experience at this mine
2.62 years
Experience in this job
16.67 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220180850034 · Mine ID 1202394Trainer view →