Assayer fatality at No 7 Mine (Jim Walter Resources Inc), AL, October 12, 2006

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On October 12, 2006, an assayer was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at No 7 Mine (Jim Walter Resources Inc), AL.

No 7 Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Jim Walter Resources Inc (Walter Energy Incorporated)

Jefferson County, AL

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck 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
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 32 years
Experience at this mine: 21 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 0101401 Trainer view →