Fatality · MSHA Record #220063050021
Roof Bolter, Rock Bolter, Pinner, Mobile Roof Support Operator (Mrs)
October 6, 2006 at 12:30 PM
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Inverted horse back resulted in fatality. ""A fatal roof fall occurred at D&R Coal, Inc. Mine No. 2. The victim was located at the pillar corner in the crosscut between the No 7 and No 8 entry on the 001 MMU, when he was struck by a piece of draw rock approx 6' long X 3' wide X 6-8"" thick. Victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the assistant Knox County Coroner.""
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Roof Bolter, Nec
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 27 years
- Experience at this mine
- 6.23 years
- Experience in this job
- 12 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220063050021 · Mine ID 1518261Trainer view →