Fatality · MSHA Record #220081540031

Laborer fatality at Leer South Mine (Wolf Run Mining LLC), WV, May 30, 2008

at 2:37 PM

On May 30, 2008, a laborer was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Leer South Mine (Wolf Run Mining LLC), WV.

Leer South Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Wolf Run Mining LLC (International Coal Group Inc (ICG))

Contractor on site: J375

Barbour County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck 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
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury: MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 0 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220081540031 · Mine ID 4604168 Trainer view →