Fatality · MSHA Record #220063620026

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

Name: Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech fatality at Prime No. 1 Mine
Start: 2006-12-17
Location: Prime No. 1 Mine

December 17, 2006 at 7:40 PM

Prime No. 1 Mine · Facility · Coal

Operator: Dana Mining Company Inc (James L Laurita Jr; Thomas A Laurita)

Monongalia County, WV

ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK

TypeStruck by falling object

Investigator narrative

While traveling underground toward section, employees noticed top breaking and dripping and could not get stopped in time to avoid roof fall. Equip. operator stopped ride & started backing up when fall occurred, striking employee. #2 Main Intake 18 Bl., inby spad #34.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mantrip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 1.38 years
Experience at this mine: 1.38 years
Experience in this job: 1.38 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220063620026 · Mine ID 4604387Trainer view →