Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220002490200

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

August 28, 2000 at 12:45 AM
Mine No 2 · Underground · Coal
Martin County, KY
ClassificationHOISTING
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
THE VICTIMS WERE ENROUTE 633' DOWN THE SLOPE TO BEGIN DRILLING TO INJECT POLYURETHANE INTO THE SLOPE ROOF WHEN THE RAIL MOUNTED HOIST OPERATED MANTRIP RANAWAY RESULTING IN 2 FATALITIES
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Mantrip
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Source of injury
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
4 years
Experience at this mine
0.01 years
Experience in this job
4 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220002490200 · Mine ID 1509571Trainer view →