Motorman fatality at LEER MINE (ICG Tygart Valley), WV, May 16, 2016

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On May 16, 2016, a motorman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at LEER MINE (ICG Tygart Valley), WV.

LEER MINE · Underground · Coal

Operator: ICG Tygart Valley (Arch Resources Inc)

Taylor County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

Diesel Motor operator was found on the motor unresponsive, the exact cause of death is unknown at this time.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Locomotive
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Longwall
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 14 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220161460015 · Mine ID 4609192 Trainer view →