Fatality · MSHA Record #220061570042
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
May 20, 2006 at 12:55 AM
Operator: Kentucky Darby Llc (John D North; Ralph Napier)
Harlan County, KY
ClassificationIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
TypeInhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Investigator narrative
On Sat., 5/20/06, at approx., 1AM, an explosion occurred underground at the mine. The explosion occurred during the 3rd shift that is designated as the maintenance shift. The source & causes of explosion are unk at this time. Explosion claimed the lives of 5 of the 6 miners. All the victims have been recovered. The surviving miner was taken to hospital, treated and released.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- Source of injury
- NOXIOUS MINE GASES,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- Total mining experience
- 12 years
- Experience at this mine
- 3 years
- Experience in this job
- 3 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220061570042 · Mine ID 1518185Trainer view →