Continuous Miner Helper fatality at Solid Mine (Solid Mining Company), VA, March 26, 1988

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On March 26, 1988, a continuous miner helper was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Solid Mine (Solid Mining Company), VA.

Solid Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Solid Mining Company (Southern Mining Co)

Buchanan County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

VICTIM WAS HELPING INSTALL TIMBERS AND A ROOF FALL OCCURRING CAUSING FATAL INJURIES.

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: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 1 year
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219880980118 · Mine ID 4405926 Trainer view →