20 de agosto de 2003
KY · Carbón
Capataz de sección, Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Jefe de turno
Muerte · DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Warrior Coal LLC
· Golpeado por objeto que cae
THE SECTION FOREMAN ON #2 UNIT WAS FATALLY INJURED WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A SECTION OF MINE ROOF THAT FELL BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF ROOF BOLTS. HE AND THE MINER HELPER WERE PULLING A MINER CABLE INT O POSITION TO BE HUNG WHEN THE ROCK FELL WITHOUT WARNING, DRIVING THE VICTIM TO THE GROUND & STRIKING THE MINER HELPER WITH A GLANCING BLOW. THE ROCK MEASURED 11'7"X 3"X 2 1/2".