Fatality · MSHA Record #219892780001

Lw Propman fatality at Farley Eagle Mine (Eastern Associated Coal Corp), WV, September 21, 1989

at 1:10 PM

On September 21, 1989, a lw propman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Farley Eagle Mine (Eastern Associated Coal Corp), WV.

Farley Eagle Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Eastern Associated Coal Corp (Long Branch Energy Corporation)

Wyoming County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

WHILE OPERATING THE LONGWALL ON 3 RIGHT OFF RIGHT MAINS, A ROOF FALL OCCURRED BEHIND THE LONGWALL SHIELDS. THE FALL CAUSED A SUDDEN GUST OF AIR TO STRIKE THE LONGWALL FACE, PRESAMBABLY KNOCKIN G I,NAME AGAINST SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. I,NAME EXPIRED A SHORT TIME AFTER SUSTAINING INJURIES IN THIS ACCIDENT.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Longwall, Shear, Plow
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Longwall
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: 38 years
Experience at this mine: 38 years
Experience in this job: 27 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219892780001 · Mine ID 4601537 Trainer view →