May 22, 1984
VA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gbl Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEES HAD BEEN TIMBERING WHILE THE MINER WAS CUTTING A PILLAR BLOCK. THE ROOF CONTROL PLAN & PILLAR PLAN WERE NOT COMPLIED WITH. A LARGE ROOF FALL OCCURRED WITH 1 FATAL AND 1 SERIOUS INJUR Y, ALSO MINOR DAMAGE TO CONTINUOUS MINER.