Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220012750011

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

September 23, 2001 at 5:15 PM
No 5 Mine · Underground · Coal
Tuscaloosa County, AL
ClassificationIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
TypeStruck by concussion
Investigator narrative
STRUCK BY FORCE AND CONCUSSION FROM METHANE EXPLOSION.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by concussion
Source of injury
MISCELLANEOUS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
23.38 years
Experience at this mine
0.92 years
Experience in this job
0.92 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220012750011 · Mine ID 0101322Trainer view →