Cutting Machine Helper

February 14, 1986 at 11:45 AM

No 1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Double E Mining Inc (Kidd James E)

Buchanan County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A COLLAPSE OF T2E ROOF IN A BUTT OFF OF THE #1 ENTRY CAUSED THE EMPLOYEES DEATH

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Explosives
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219860590106 · Mine ID 4406265 Trainer view →