Bulldozer Operator fatality at Black Castle Mining Company, LLC (Elk Run Coal Co.), WV, February 1, 2006

at 2:10 PM

On February 1, 2006, a bulldozer operator was fatally injured in an ignition or explosion of gas or dust accident at Black Castle Mining Company, LLC (Elk Run Coal Co.), WV.

Black Castle Mining Company, LLC · Surface · Coal

Operator: Elk Run Coal Co. (Massey Energy Company)

Boone County, WV

Classification IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Type Contact with hot objects or substances

Investigator narrative

EE was cropping the clarion level when for unknown reasons he traveled to the top of the ridge and inadvertently contacted a low pressure high volume 16 inch gas line.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bulldozer
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source of injury: FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 15 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 15 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220060380027 · Mine ID 4607938 Trainer view →