Greaser fatality at No 1 (Pana Coals Inc), WV, February 20, 1985

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On February 20, 1985, a greaser was fatally injured in a machinery accident at No 1 (Pana Coals Inc), WV.

No 1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Pana Coals Inc (Dingess John)

Logan County, WV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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Investigator narrative

WORKING AROUND RIPPER HEAD CLEANING WATER SPRAYS CLEANING MATERIAL OUT OF THE DECK AREA OF A ENERGIZED MACHINE (CONTINUOUS MINER) FAULT IN THE MINER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NOT RENDERING THE PANIC B AR TO DE-ENERGIZED THE MACHINE

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 12 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219850630191 · Mine ID 4606764 Trainer view →