Fatality · MSHA Record #220252470018
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive Worker, Powder Gang/Monkey
September 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Westmoreland County, PA
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
The EE was loading lifters when a piece of rock (approx. 4'x 5' x 2') fell from the ceiling and struck the EE. The EE was not pinned under the rock. This resulted in a fatal accident.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Handling Supplies Or Material
- 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
- 10 years
- Experience at this mine
- 10 years
- Experience in this job
- 8.31 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220252470018 · Mine ID 3608484Trainer view →