Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220182640007

Beltman, Conveyor Man, Conveyor Belt Worker, Mobile Bridge Carrierman, Feeder Operator, Conveyor Rider

September 11, 2018 at 4:10 PM
KOCJANCIC · Underground · Coal
Jefferson County, PA
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
The CM had backed out of the number one entry and began tramming to the number two entry when ee noticed the front MBC on the attached system did not pull ahead. At that time, the victim was found at the MBC suffering from crushing injuries. This resulted in a fatality.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
0.13 years
Experience at this mine
0.13 years
Experience in this job
0.04 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220182640007 · Mine ID 3609436Trainer view →