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A truck driver was seriously injured after being struck by the bucket of a front-end loader. On July 23, 2024, the truck driver died from her injuries.
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.
MINE FATALITY – On July 12, 2024, a rock truck operator was seriously injured after being struck by the bucket of a front-end loader. While walking to her parked truck, the rock truck operator passed under the raised front-end loader bucket as it was being lowered to the ground during maintenance. On July 23, 2024, the rock truck operator died from her injuries.
FAI-6932874-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Coal)
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
July 12, 2024
Wyco Surface Mine
Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC
Helen, Wyoming County, West Virginia
ID No. 46-09627
Accident Investigators
