Fatality · MSHA Record #220170690003
Bull Gang Foreman, Labor Foreman, Leadman, Section Foreman, Shift Boss
February 23, 2017 at 9:30 PM
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
A piece of draw slate approximately (3 foot by 2 foot by 3 inches thick) broke across the strap and fell striking ee. Injured miner was transported to a medical center. Due to medical complications from the injuries ee sustained ee died on 4/6/17
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Supervise
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- FRACTURE,CHIP
- Total mining experience
- 38 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.19 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.19 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220170690003 · Mine ID 4609362Trainer view →