Mining worker

November 2, 1984 at 3:20 PM

Buchanan Mine #1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Consolidation Coal Company (CONSOL Energy Inc)

Contractor on site: A6R

Buchanan County, VA

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Investigator narrative

CONDITIONS ARE BEING INVESTIGATED BY MSHA MULTIPLE INJURIES

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Surface Construction, Nec
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 0 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 7 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219843180214 · Mine ID 4404856 Trainer view →