Cutting Machine Operator fatality at Mine #1 (Cribb Coal Company), KY, September 8, 1989

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On September 8, 1989, a cutting machine operator was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Mine #1 (Cribb Coal Company), KY.

Mine #1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Cribb Coal Company (Hoskins Numan)

Bell County, KY

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

THE VICTIM TRAVELED APPROX. FOUR FEET INBY PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS (ROOF BOLTS) AND A SECTION OF ROOF (HORSE BACK) MEASURING 0-9" THICK BY 9' BY 12' LONG FELL CRUSHING THE VICTIM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Crawling, Kneeling
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
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: 10 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 219892910001 · Mine ID 1513770 Trainer view →