Bull Gang Foreman fatality at No. 8 (Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC), WV, August 4, 2007

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On August 4, 2007, a bull gang foreman was fatally injured in a machinery accident at No. 8 (Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC), WV.

No. 8 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC (International Resources LLC)

Mingo County, WV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

During the change-out of a cutter head torque shaft, employee unexpectedly attempted to pull out a rotating shaft which struck him, causing injuries.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220072210042 · Mine ID 4609018 Trainer view →