Laborer, Bull Gang, Faceman, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler fatality

November 8, 2001 at 11:30 PM

Nelms Mine - Cadiz Portal · AEP Ohio Coal, L.L.C. · Harrison County, OH

Investigator narrative

WHILE PREPARING TO ATTACH ROCKDUST HOSE TO POD DUSTER, THE DUSTER WAS STRUCK BY 3 SUPPLY CARS WHICH HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE SLOPE CAR AT THE TOP OF THE SLOPE. CARS STRUCK THE DUSTER & THE VI CTIM WAS FATALY INJURED. THE CARS TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 1700 FT. BEFORE STRIKING THE ROCKDUSTER. CAUSE OF THE CARS BREAKING LOOSE IS STILL UNDETERMINED.

Record details

Classification: HOISTING
Accident type: Struck by rolling or sliding object
Activity at time: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Source of injury: NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Total mining experience: 0.92 years
Experience at this mine: 0.92 years
Experience in this job: 0.92 years
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Coal

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