Fatality · MSHA Record #220062930021
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer Management
October 12, 2006 at 12:30 AM
Operator: Jim Walter Resources Inc (Walter Energy Incorporated)
Jefferson County, AL
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Roof fall occurred in the outby area of the Old No. 8 Section. A rock fell onto the victim, causing injuries to the employee. The rock that fell onto the employee, was in the intersection at Spad 3575, in the old works of the mine.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Walking, Running
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 32 years
- Experience at this mine
- 21.5 years
- Experience in this job
- 24 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220062930021 · Mine ID 0101401Trainer view →