Fatality · MSHA Record #220051380025

Timberman fatality at OHIO COUNTY MINE (Consolidation Coal Company), WV, May 11, 2005

at 1:15 PM

On May 11, 2005, a timberman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at OHIO COUNTY MINE (Consolidation Coal Company), WV.

OHIO COUNTY MINE · Underground · Coal

Operator: Consolidation Coal Company (CONSOL Energy Inc)

Marshall County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by powered moving object

Investigator narrative

The victim was walking in front of the #11 scoop that was traveling in #1(intake) entry of the 14A longwall to deliver posting material to the worksite. The operator of the scoop stated that he saw the victim walking on the side opposite of the operator. He then looked back & did not see him. He exited the cab & walked to the front of scoop & found the vicim injured on the ground.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Longwall
Accident type: Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury: MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220051380025 · Mine ID 4601436 Trainer view →