Fatality · MSHA Record #220032580001
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman
September 5, 2003 at 8:45 PM
Operator: Twin Star Mining, Inc. (Donald Nicewonder)
Buchanan County, VA
ClassificationEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
TypeStruck against stationary object
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEE'S WERE CUTTING THE TOP OUT OF A 55 GAL.DRUM. AN EXPLOSION TOOK PLACE. THE DRUM WAS BEING CUT INSIDE OF A LOADER BUCKET.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Accident type
- Struck against stationary object
- Source of injury
- METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 10 years
- Experience at this mine
- 7.57 years
- Experience in this job
- 7.57 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220032580001 · Mine ID 4403658Trainer view →