Electrician, Lineman fatality

September 28, 2024 at 7:55 AM

LEER MINE · ICG Tygart Valley · Taylor County, WV

Investigator narrative

Employee was standing on 172 shield and advancing 173 shield towards the face. The employee was found with an injury to the back of the head at 171 shield.

Record details

Classification: MACHINERY
Accident type: Struck by... NEC
Activity at time: Advance Roof Support-Longwall
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Source of injury: MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury: OTHER INJURY,NEC
Total mining experience: 14 years
Experience at this mine: 7 years
Experience in this job: 6 years
Mine type: Underground
Sector: Coal

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