Fatality · MSHA Record #220060970021
Lw Propman, Propman Helper, Move Crew If Lw, Move-Up Man, Jacksetter, Advanceman Lw Helper
March 29, 2006 at 11:25 AM
Operator: Jim Walter Resources Inc (Walter Energy Incorporated)
Tuscaloosa County, AL
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck 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
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 23.35 years
- Experience at this mine
- 23.35 years
- Experience in this job
- 13.54 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220060970021 · Mine ID 0101247Trainer view →