11 de abril de 2010
IL · Carbón
Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte
Muerte · MAQUINARIA
M-Class Mining LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Employee was struck when a stair stringer, secure in 4 locations, inadvertently released, striking employee in the chest area, thereby forcing him into a Genie manlift located approximately 8-10 feet from the point of contact with the stair stringer.
16 de septiembre de 2007
WV · Carbón
Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina
Muerte · RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Mingo Logan Coal LLC · Caída por chimenea, pozo o vía de circulación
Victim, experienced miner working inside fan structure with another ee using grinder 8-10 ft from secure barrier to protect from shaft area. While grinding, other miner noticed ee missing. After search, his body was discovered at shaft bottom. Incident didn't involve non-compliance w/MSHA rules/regs. Investigation ongoing, but appears victim voluntarily jumped to his death