Loading Machine/Gather Arm Loader Helper fatality at No 1 (Bocephus Coal Company Inc), VA, March 1, 1984

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On March 1, 1984, a loading machine/gather arm loader helper was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at No 1 (Bocephus Coal Company Inc), VA.

No 1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Bocephus Coal Company Inc (Jack Slone et al)

Buchanan County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

FROM ALL INDICATIONS INDIVIDUAL WAS EITHER SETTING SAFETY POST OR SEALING TOP. ROCK APPROX. 4FT X 6FT X 6FT FELL ON INDIVIDUAL KILLING HIM INSTANTLY.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bar Down, Includes Scaling
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT
Mining method: Hand
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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