Fatality · MSHA Record #220042320013
Roof Bolter, Rock Bolter, Pinner, Mobile Roof Support Operator (Mrs)
August 2, 2004 at 3:45 PM
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
EE had just finished installing timbers and began to observe the top for the miner operator who had begun to cut the end cut in the #2 entry. A section of roof measuring 18' wide 0-60"" thick fell on ee causing fatal injuries.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Timbering, Build Cribs
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 14 years
- Experience at this mine
- 6.15 years
- Experience in this job
- 8.62 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220042320013 · Mine ID 1518740Trainer view →