Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220081540031

Laborer, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler

May 30, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Leer South Mine · Underground · Coal
Barbour County, WV
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck by powered moving object
Investigator narrative
The victim was walking in an outby direction on the outby side of the scoop, which was being trammed over the victim resulting in fatal crushing injuries.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
0.08 years
Experience at this mine
0.08 years
Experience in this job
0.08 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220081540031 · Mine ID 4604168Trainer view →