Fatality · MSHA Record #220241620021
Utility Man, Errand Boy, Service Truck Operator
May 31, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Operator: Buchanan Minerals, LLC (Coronado Coal LLC)
Buchanan County, VA
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Employee was struck-by a rock in the 2 Right crosscut of the 16 East Section, while traveling under unsupported roof.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Walking, Running
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 3.5 years
- Experience at this mine
- 1.19 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.52 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220241620021 · Mine ID 4404856Trainer view →