Examiner fatality at Angus (1) (Angus Mining Company Inc), WV, May 14, 1985

at 12:40 PM

On May 14, 1985, an examiner was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Angus (1) (Angus Mining Company Inc), WV.

Angus (1) · Underground · Coal

Operator: Angus Mining Company Inc (Larry A Lough et al)

Mcdowell County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE REMOVED GUARD FROM #2 BELTHEAD AND HIS CLOTHING GOT CAUGHT IN A ROLLER BEARING AND IT PULLED HIM INTO THE ROLLER AND FRAME

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Clean Up - Ug Only
Subunit / location: SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Accident type: Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 6 years
Experience in this job: 9 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219851400002 · Mine ID 4601659 Trainer view →