Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220203080009

Laborer, Bull Gang, Faceman, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler

October 27, 2020 at 12:45 PM
Williamstown Mine #1 · Underground · Coal
Dauphin County, PA
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Feather edge false roof fall resulting in a death
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Timbering, Build Cribs
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
7 years
Experience at this mine
2 years
Experience in this job
2 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220203080009 · Mine ID 3609435Trainer view →