Lw Propman fatality at Speed Mine (Panther Creek Mining LLC), WV, November 23, 2020

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On November 23, 2020, a lw propman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Speed Mine (Panther Creek Mining LLC), WV.

Speed Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC (Sev.en Global Investments a.s.)

Kanawha County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by flying object

Investigator narrative

The employee was tramming company ID 537 CIA scoop when EE trammed over a piece of four-inch driscoplex 6300 water pipe approximately 17ft long causing the loose end to enter the scoop operator compartment striking EE. The employee received first aid and was transported to the surface before being transported via ambulance to CAMC General where EE was pronounced deceased.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Load-Haul-Dump (Ug)
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: SLOPE/INCLINED SHAFT
Mining method: Longwall
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Source of injury: RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 1 year
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220203390014 · Mine ID 4605437 Trainer view →