Beltman fatality at R B #3 Mine (Dmc Energy Inc), KY, December 4, 1984

at 1:30 PM

On December 4, 1984, a beltman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at R B #3 Mine (Dmc Energy Inc), KY.

R B #3 Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Dmc Energy Inc (Bradley Equipment Company Inc)

Harlan County, KY

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

MULTIPLE ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 001 SECTION AT APPROX 130PM TRAPPING TWO BRIDGE OPERATORS FALL WAS 0-6FTTHICK 55FT WIDE & 65FT LONG VICTIMS DIED INSTANTLY FROM FATAL INJURIES CAUSE OF ACCIDENT HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219843520002 · Mine ID 1513362 Trainer view →