Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220080650040

Rodman, Surveyor/Transit Helper

February 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Nolo · Surface · Coal
Indiana County, PA
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck by powered moving object
Investigator narrative
EE traveled to get backsight in order to advance survey station in the #5 entry of the 2nd Butt Right off of South Mains section. The backsight was outby a run-thru check curtain. He was struck by a loaded shuttle car as it traveled from the #6 face to the feeder through the run-thru check, and incurred fatal injuries. He was found by the shuttle car operator on his return trip.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
7.4 years
Experience at this mine
0.08 years
Experience in this job
0.37 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220080650040 · Mine ID 3608850Trainer view →