Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220035550003

Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman

November 10, 2003 at 2:00 PM
#17 · Surface · Coal
Floyd County, KY
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
THE VICTIM WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING TREE, CLEARING BRUSH. THE TREE SPLINTERED, STRIKING THE VICTIM.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Hand Tools (Powered)
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
0.03 years
Experience at this mine
0.03 years
Experience in this job
0.03 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220035550003 · Mine ID 1518444Trainer view →