Laborer

December 2, 1987 at 8:45 AM

Seneca · Surface · Coal

Operator: Seneca Coal Company (Hanson PLC)

Contractor on site: V9L

Routt County, CO

Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

HIGHWALL COLLAS1ED ON AUGER ON THE ABOVE DATE MSHA & COMPANY ARE INVESTIGATING

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: AUGER
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: 0 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 219873440001 · Mine ID 0500304 Trainer view →