Laborer fatality at Usibelli (Usibelli Coal Mine Inc), AK, August 20, 1986

at 12:45 PM

On August 20, 1986, a laborer was fatally injured in a falling/sliding/rolling materials accident at Usibelli (Usibelli Coal Mine Inc), AK.

Usibelli · Surface · Coal

Operator: Usibelli Coal Mine Inc (Joseph E Usibelli)

Denali County, AK

Classification FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

Type Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Investigator narrative

WHILE WORKING I3 TRENCH WITH BACKHOE WEST SIDE OF TRENCH FAILED AND FELL ON EMPL.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Idle
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
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: 14 years
Experience at this mine: 14 years
Experience in this job: 14 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219862510146 · Mine ID 5000030 Trainer view →