Section Foreman fatality at Mine #1 (Fox Ten Mining Corp), VA, June 6, 1984

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On June 6, 1984, a section foreman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Mine #1 (Fox Ten Mining Corp), VA.

Mine #1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Fox Ten Mining Corp (Fox Charles O)

Dickenson County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

VICTIM WAS CLEANING UP A PLACE WITH THE MINER, WHEN A LARGE PIECE OF SLATE CAME DOWN HIT THE CONINUOUS MINER AND SLIDING INTO THE VICTIM IN WHICH FATALLY KILLED HIM. THE ROOF THAT FELL WAS APP ROX 22\ LONG, 16\ WIDE & 3 TO 15" THICK

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Continuous Miner
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 10 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 219841670013 · Mine ID 4404827 Trainer view →