Rodman fatality at Nolo (AMFIRE Mining Company LLC), PA, February 25, 2008

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On February 25, 2008, a rodman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Nolo (AMFIRE Mining Company LLC), PA.

Nolo · Surface · Coal

Operator: AMFIRE Mining Company LLC (Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.)

Contractor on site: L814

Indiana County, PA

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck 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
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury: MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 7 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220080650040 · Mine ID 3608850 Trainer view →