Fatality · MSHA Record #220063130057
Laborer, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler
October 23, 2006 at 10:00 AM
Operator: R & D Coal Co. Inc. (David S Himmelberger)
Schuylkill County, PA
ClassificationIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
TypeStruck by concussion
Investigator narrative
Accident happened when a cut of coal was blasted in breast. From preliminary report: According to the witness, he heard three explosions. Two were normal. The concussion from the third explosion was excessive. The victim was eventually found at the bottom of #19 chute.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Blasting, Shoot Coal
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by concussion
- Source of injury
- MISCELLANEOUS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 25 years
- Experience at this mine
- 6.06 years
- Experience in this job
- 6.06 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220063130057 · Mine ID 3602053Trainer view →