Bull Gang Foreman fatality at Harmony Mine (Uae Coalcorp Associates), PA, June 16, 2008

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On June 16, 2008, a bull gang foreman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Harmony Mine (Uae Coalcorp Associates), PA.

Harmony Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Uae Coalcorp Associates (United American Energy)

Northumberland County, PA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

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Investigator narrative

Fatality due to roof fall at the face of a working section. **The fall pinned the victim between the roof fall and the coal rib. Retreat mining was taking place in the 003-0 section at the time. Fall was approximately 30 feet wide, 20 feet long and ranging from 4 inches to 4 feet thick.**

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Supervise
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 13 years
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220081780033 · Mine ID 3607838 Trainer view →