Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220170730013

Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store Keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning Plant Operator

February 27, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Bishop Impoundment Area · Surface · Coal
Mcdowell County, WV
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall from ladders
Investigator narrative
Employee was last observed as employee began to ascend an extension ladder. There is no eye witness, it is apparent the employee fell approximately 20ft. onto a moving conveyor belt and was fatally injured.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Climb Scaffolds, Ladders
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
13 years
Experience at this mine
0.31 years
Experience in this job
0.31 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220170730013 · Mine ID 4602380Trainer view →