Fatality · MSHA Record #220093130035

Trackman fatality at NORTH EAGLE MINE (Newtown Energy Inc), WV, October 27, 2009

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On October 27, 2009, a trackman was fatally injured in a hoisting accident at NORTH EAGLE MINE (Newtown Energy Inc), WV.

NORTH EAGLE MINE · Underground · Coal

Operator: Newtown Energy Inc (Robert E Ellis)

Boone County, WV

Classification HOISTING

Type Struck by powered moving object

Investigator narrative

Hoisting accident, still under investigation.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Lay Or Repair Railroad Track
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: SLOPE/INCLINED SHAFT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury: ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 25 years
Experience at this mine: 6 years
Experience in this job: 12 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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