Beltman fatality at Candice 2 (Mystic LLC), WV, April 7, 2006

at 12:17 PM

On April 7, 2006, a beltman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Candice 2 (Mystic LLC), WV.

Candice 2 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Mystic LLC (Rainbow Trout Coal LLC)

Boone County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Investigator narrative

Employee received fatal injuries when he became caught in the dolly of a mobile bridge system.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 32 years
Experience at this mine: 11 years
Experience in this job: 11 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220061090017 · Mine ID 4608429 Trainer view →