Fatality · MSHA Record #220150770028

Assistant Mine Foreman fatality at MARSHALL COUNTY MINE (McElroy Coal Company), WV, March 8, 2015

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On March 8, 2015, an assistant mine foreman was fatally injured in a fall of face/rib/pillar/side/highwall accident at MARSHALL COUNTY MINE (McElroy Coal Company), WV.

MARSHALL COUNTY MINE · Underground · Coal

Operator: McElroy Coal Company (Robert E Murray)

Marshall County, WV

Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

The 12 East longwall had mined out of seam from 3-10 shield. Shield tip to face had been roof bolted so the coal floor could be removed. The victim was standing with his back to the face. A rib struck the victim measuring 12' long by 4' wide by 1' thick. The victim was a trained and experienced longwall supervisor. The roof control and protective equipment were compliant.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hand Load, Hand Shoveling
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: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 12 years
Experience at this mine: 12 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220150770028 · Mine ID 4601437 Trainer view →