Fatality · MSHA Record #219861010015

Section Foreman fatality at Candice Mine (1) (Candice Coal Company Inc), WV, April 4, 1986

at 6:30 PM

On April 4, 1986, a section foreman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Candice Mine (1) (Candice Coal Company Inc), WV.

Candice Mine (1) · Underground · Coal

Operator: Candice Coal Company Inc (Chris Cline)

Wyoming County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

SECTION FOREMAN3WAS INBY THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS WHEN A KETTLE BOTTOM FELL ON HIM

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Walking, Running
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: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 17 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 13 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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