Fatality · MSHA Record #220160120007
Laborer, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler
January 4, 2016 at 12:05 AM
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