Fatality · MSHA Record #220020630001
Roof Bolter, Rock Bolter, Pinner, Mobile Roof Support Operator (Mrs)
February 18, 2002 at 2:50 PM
Knott County, KY
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
THE EE WAS OPERATING A SINGLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER IN THE #6 ENTRY. IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING A HOLE FOR BOLT INSTALATION THE EE WAS STRICKEN WITH A PIECE OF FALLEN ROOF APPROX. 20'X 21'X 14 FT. IN SIZE. THIS RESULTED IN FATAL INJURIES TO THE EMPLOYEE.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Roof Bolter, Drilling
- 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
- 7 years
- Experience at this mine
- 2 years
- Experience in this job
- 4 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220020630001 · Mine ID 1516893Trainer view →