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Case study · MSHA Record #220002490200

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

August 28, 2000 at 12:45 AM
Mine No 2 · Excel Mining LLC · Martin County, KY
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
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Activity at time
Mantrip
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
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
Mine type
Underground
Sector
Coal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220002490200 · Mine ID 1509571
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