Laborer fatality at Harris No 1 (Eastern Associated Coal Corp), WV, October 10, 1985

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On October 10, 1985, a laborer was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Harris No 1 (Eastern Associated Coal Corp), WV.

Harris No 1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Eastern Associated Coal Corp (Eastern Gas & Fuel Association)

Boone County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Investigator narrative

A TRIP OF 18 EMPTY MINE CARS WAS BEING PULLED BY A 27-TON LOCOMOTIVE DOWN A 3 PERCENT GRADE IN THE MINE WHEN THE LOCOMOTIVE DERAILED NEAR THE NORTH MAIN SIDETRACK. DURING THE DERAILMENT, THE L OCOMOTIVE OPERATOR IN ADDITION, THE BREAKMAN WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Locomotive
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Accident type: Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
Source of injury: CRIBBING
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 17 years
Experience at this mine: 14 years
Experience in this job: 10 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219852980001 · Mine ID 4601271 Trainer view →