Driller Operator

January 5, 1983 at 7:05 AM

Buchanan Mine #1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Consolidation Coal Company (CONSOL Energy Inc)

Contractor on site: B84

Buchanan County, VA

Classification HOISTING

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

40 LB PLUMB BOB ACCIDENTALLT FELL DOWN A SHAFT UNDER CONSTRUCTION APPX 1300\ STRIKING DECEASED IN HEAD.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Move Non-Self-Propelled Equip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: VERTICAL SHAFT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: SKULL
Total mining experience: 9 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219830100146 · Mine ID 4404856 Trainer view →