Prep Plant Foreman, Supervisor, Mill Plant Supervisor, Kiln Supervisor fatality

December 29, 2008 at 3:99 PM

Marshall County River Loadout · Consolidation Coal Company · Marshall County, WV

Investigator narrative

A death of an employee occurred on or in the Ohio River. The death is still under investigation & the autopsy report has not been released. The cause is unknown at this time. Report is being filed under protest due to jurisdictional issues yet resolved. The deceased was working on empty barge when last seen. Upon his disappearance, a search commenced & his body found approx 2:30am.

Record details

Classification: OTHER
Accident type: Drowning
Activity at time: Barge, Boat, Dredge
Subunit / location: INDEPENDENT SHOPS OR YARDS
Source of injury: WATER
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Total mining experience: 30 years
Experience at this mine: 1.15 years
Experience in this job: 1.15 years
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Coal

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