Timberman

October 20, 1986 at 10:25 AM

Jessica Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Ga-Ran Corp (Mc Kenzie Don L Jr)

Nicholas County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A SLIP MEASURIN1 APPROXIMATELY 12X5X18 FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF RIDING THE VICTIM AND TIMBERS TO THE MINE FLOOR

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Timbering, Build Cribs
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Total mining experience: 10 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 219863110078 · Mine ID 4605681 Trainer view →