Fatality · MSHA Record #220051640066

Electrician fatality at North River Mine (Chevron Mining Inc), AL, June 1, 2005

at 11:10 PM

On June 1, 2005, an electrician was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at North River Mine (Chevron Mining Inc), AL.

North River Mine · Facility · Coal

Operator: Chevron Mining Inc (Chevron Corporation)

Fayette County, AL

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Investigator narrative

Employee was discovered by section foreman caught in the pick breaker on the Stamler feeder. He suffered fatal injuries to his lower chest and mid torso.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Electrical Maintenance
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury: CONVEYORS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220051640066 · Mine ID 0100759 Trainer view →