Section Foreman fatality at Baylor Mine (Baylor Mining Inc), WV, May 29, 2001

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On May 29, 2001, a section foreman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Baylor Mine (Baylor Mining Inc), WV.

Baylor Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Baylor Mining Inc (Robert L Worley)

Raleigh County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

CONTINUOUS MINER EXTRACTED ONE LIFT OUT OF PILLAR, BLOCK #12. AS EE AND C0-WORKER ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THE FIRST POST, THE ROOF FELL, RODE OVER THE BREAKER POST STRIKING HIM, CAUSING FATAL INJ URIES.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Set, Remove, Relocate Props
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 34 years
Experience at this mine: 6 years
Experience in this job: 30 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220011550149 · Mine ID 4605592 Trainer view →