Fatality · MSHA Record #220122690002

Laborer fatality at Monongalia County Mine (Consolidation Coal Company), WV, September 13, 2012

at 3:30 PM

On September 13, 2012, a laborer was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Monongalia County Mine (Consolidation Coal Company), WV.

Monongalia County Mine · Facility · Coal

Operator: Consolidation Coal Company (CONSOL Energy Inc)

Monongalia County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

At 116 1/2 block on the main north haulage the individual was removing a bolt that was close to the trolley wire when a rock fell from the roof pinning him to the mine floor.

Final MSHA investigation

Findings from MSHA's final investigation report, which supersedes the preliminary narrative above.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Set, Remove, Relocate Props
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Longwall
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 38 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220122690002 · Mine ID 4601968 Trainer view →