Examiner

February 15, 1985 at 11:50 PM

Oak Grove Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC (Usx Corp)

Jefferson County, AL

Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

DECEASED WAS SLIDING DOWN THE 4000 X 42" WIDE X 17 DEGREE SLOPE BELT THAT WAS STOPPED. HE APPARENTLY GAINED SO MUCH SPEED THAT HE COULD NOT DTOP. HIS HEAD STRUCK A PART OF A VENTILATION REGULA TOR SET ACROSS THE BELT. HE THEN STRUCK THE REAR PORTION OF THE COAL LOADING CHUTE, FEET FIRST

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Other, Nec
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: SLOPE/INCLINED SHAFT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 11 years
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219850630193 · Mine ID 0100851 Trainer view →