Lw Propman fatality at No 4 Mine (Jim Walter Resources Inc), AL, March 29, 2006

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On March 29, 2006, a lw propman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at No 4 Mine (Jim Walter Resources Inc), AL.

No 4 Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Jim Walter Resources Inc (Walter Energy Incorporated)

Tuscaloosa County, AL

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

While installing roof pins in front of LW shield, piece of rock fell, striking employee and knocking him down. Contusion to back of head, laceration to right hand and fracture to left ankle. The victim was flown by helicopter to the nearest trauma center, where he died on April 10, 2006.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Roof Bolter, Drilling
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Longwall
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: 23 years
Experience at this mine: 23 years
Experience in this job: 13 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220060970021 · Mine ID 0101247 Trainer view →