Fatality · MSHA Record #220072550034
Continuous Miner Operator, Coal Mole Operator
September 3, 2007 at 4:55 PM
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
EE was operating continuous miner in the #4 heading was cutting right lift. Approx. 25' when top broke starting at the face falling outby into intersection. Positioned on the right side of the intersection miner from kneeling position located between the 3 & 4th row of bolts outby the face. Head and body trauma resulting in death
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Continuous Miner
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 12 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.54 years
- Experience in this job
- 4 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220072550034 · Mine ID 4608892Trainer view →