An accident occurred at this mine site on 02-03-2017 at 07:25 am that resulted in the death of Franklin L. Vannoy. The victim was operating the Red Mack Granite Coal Truck, Tractor VIN 1 M2AG10Y55M021935, Trailer VIN 1 E1 D2S386YRJ28120 when the truck overturned while dumping The victim jumped from the truck as the truck over turned on the truck dump. The victim was transported by Air Evac via helicopter to CMAC General Hospital in Charleston, WV where he passed away on 02-10-2017 from injuries sustained during the accident.
Fatality #2 - February 3, 2017
Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Elk Lick Tipple, West Virginia
Mine Controller: Coronado Coal LLC
Mine Type: Facility
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: February 3, 2017 07:25 am
(Accident occurred on February 3, 2017 and victim died on February 10, 2017)
PUBLIC NOTICE
This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident.
Please provide any information to:
Curtiss Vance III, Lead Accident Investigator
Phone: 304.784.4354
PRELIMINARY REPORT
An accident occurred at this mine site on 02-03-2017 at 07:25 am that resulted in the death of Franklin L. Vannoy. The victim was operating the Red Mack Granite Coal Truck, Tractor VIN 1 M2AG10Y55M021935, Trailer VIN 1 E1 D2S386YRJ28120 when the truck overturned while dumping The victim jumped from the truck as the truck over turned on the truck dump. The victim was transported by Air Evac via helicopter to CMAC General Hospital in Charleston, WV where he passed away on 02-10-2017 from injuries sustained during the accident.
FATALITY ALERT
COAL MINE FATALITY - On February 3, 2017, a 54-year-old truck driver received hip and leg fractures when he jumped from the cab of his truck as it was overturning. The victim positioned the truck on the dump pad and began raising the bed. Material in the bed was frozen or compacted and created an uneven load. As the bed reached full extension, the truck fell over. Due to complications associated with his injuries, the victim passed away 7 days later.
FINAL REPORT
CAI-2017-2
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface Coal Facility
Powered Haulage Accident
February 3, 2017