Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220160120007

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

January 4, 2016 at 12:05 AM
Lower War Eagle · Underground · Coal
Wyoming County, WV
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Investigator narrative
There were no witnesses to the event. Employee was found with right arm caught by the hold up roller of the remote discharge of the #1 conveyor. When found by crew members, employee was not responsive. Employee was transported to the surface when employee was pronounced deceased.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
34 years
Experience at this mine
4.38 years
Experience in this job
4.38 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220160120007 · Mine ID 4609319