Beltman

June 9, 1987 at 9:00 PM

No D-1 Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Harlan Cumberland Coal Company (Joseph T Bennett et al)

Harlan County, KY

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING ROOF FALL ON MINER. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, WITHOUT WARNING, CRUSHING THE EMPLOYEE. THE ROCK WAS APPROX. 8-12 INCHES THICK AND APPROX. 8 FEET ROUND.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Coal, Rock, Ore
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
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: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219871690001 · Mine ID 1508415 Trainer view →