Roof Bolter fatality at HZ4-1 (Perry County Coal Corporation), KY, February 16, 2006

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On February 16, 2006, a roof bolter was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at HZ4-1 (Perry County Coal Corporation), KY.

HZ4-1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Perry County Coal Corporation (TECO Energy Inc)

Perry County, KY

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Employee was walking up to a stopping that had just been knocked down by a scoop when a piece of rock fell from between bolts and struck him on the back.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Set Or Remove Brattice
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 7 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220060530007 · Mine ID 1502085 Trainer view →