Fatality · MSHA Record #220003110002
Shuttle Car Operator, Mantrip Operator, Ramcar Operator, Rail Runner, Buggy Operator
October 30, 2000 at 8:35 AM
Operator: Independence Coal Company Inc (Massey Energy Company)
Boone County, WV
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A CO-WORKER LOADING A SCOOP CHARGER IN THE BUCKET OF A 35C SCOOP. A PIECEOF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS FORCING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR. THE ROCK BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. ORIGINAL SIZE OF ROCK WAS 89"" X 54"" X 1""-4"".
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Move Non-Self-Propelled Equip
- 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
- 25 years
- Experience at this mine
- 2.69 years
- Experience in this job
- 10 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220003110002 · Mine ID 4607273Trainer view →