Continuous Miner Operator fatality at Dotiki Mine (Webster County Coal LLC), KY, April 28, 2010

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On April 28, 2010, a continuous miner operator was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Dotiki Mine (Webster County Coal LLC), KY.

Dotiki Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Webster County Coal LLC (Alliance Resource Partners LP)

Webster County, KY

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

The injured miner was working at the face area when an isolated portion of the mine roof fell unexpectedly. The accident occurred in an area where roof bolts previously had been installed inby the last open crosscut. The fall measured approx. 70' in length, 20' in width and 12'-15'in height. (See attachment #2)

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Continuous Miner
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220101260035 · Mine ID 1502132 Trainer view →