Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220030130149

Beltman, Conveyor Man, Conveyor Belt Worker, Mobile Bridge Carrierman, Feeder Operator, Conveyor Rider

December 27, 2002 at 6:20 PM
Candice 2 · Underground · Coal
Boone County, WV
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
A PILLAR FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 003-0 SECTION FATALLY INJURING EMPLOYEE.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Unknown
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
20 years
Experience at this mine
8 years
Experience in this job
8 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220030130149 · Mine ID 4608429Trainer view →