Fatality · MSHA Record #220063130057

Laborer fatality at R & D Coal Co. Inc., PA, October 23, 2006

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On October 23, 2006, a laborer was fatally injured in an ignition or explosion of gas or dust accident at R & D Coal Co. Inc., PA.

R & D Coal Co. Inc. · Underground · Coal

Operator: R & D Coal Co. Inc. (David S Himmelberger)

Schuylkill County, PA

Classification IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Type Struck 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
Underground location: SLOPE/INCLINED SHAFT
Accident type: Struck by concussion
Source of injury: MISCELLANEOUS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 25 years
Experience at this mine: 6 years
Experience in this job: 6 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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