Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220250210032

Beltman, Conveyor Man, Conveyor Belt Worker, Mobile Bridge Carrierman, Feeder Operator, Conveyor Rider

January 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
ACOSTA DEEP MINE · Underground · Coal
Somerset County, PA
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
An employee was crushed between a mobile bridge carrier (MBC) and the coal rib.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
1.77 years
Experience at this mine
1.77 years
Experience in this job
1.69 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220250210032 · Mine ID 3609893Trainer view →