Bull Gang Foreman fatality at Bronzite III (Jacob Mining Co LLC), WV, April 7, 2006

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On April 7, 2006, a bull gang foreman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Bronzite III (Jacob Mining Co LLC), WV.

Bronzite III · Underground · Coal

Operator: Jacob Mining Co LLC (Wolford Jeffrey)

Contractor on site: N884

Mingo County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

BEAMS AT INTERSECTION FELL DROPPING BEAM ONTO MOTOR CAUSING IT TO ENTER MOTOR DECK WHERE EE WAS SITTING DRIVING MOTOR GOING INTO BODY CAUSING DEATH AFTER A SHORT TIME.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Locomotive
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience: 28 years
Experience at this mine: 22 years
Experience in this job: 20 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220061040036 · Mine ID 4605978 Trainer view →