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Case study · MSHA Record #220061040036

Bull Gang Foreman, Labor Foreman, Leadman, Section Foreman, Shift Boss fatality

April 7, 2006 at 2:20 PM
Bronzite III · Jacob Mining Co LLC · Mingo County, WV
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
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Activity at time
Locomotive
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Source of injury
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
28 years
Experience at this mine
22 years
Experience in this job
20 years
Mine type
Underground
Sector
Coal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220061040036 · Mine ID 4605978
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