As the section foreman was crossing a shuttle car cable, the shuttle car struck the victim as the shuttle car was being trammed to the feeder.
The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident.
June 3, 2021 Fatality
MINE FATALITY - On Thursday, June 3, 2021, a 42-year-old section foreman was fatally injured when he was hit by a shuttle car. The victim was struck when he walked into the path of a loaded shuttle car that was traveling to the dump point.
FAI-6316672-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Report of Investigation
Underground
(Coal)
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
June 3, 2021
Horse Creek Eagle