Beltman fatality at No 58 Mine (Leeco Inc), KY, October 31, 1990

at 8:30 PM

On October 31, 1990, a beltman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at No 58 Mine (Leeco Inc), KY.

No 58 Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Leeco Inc (Williams Companies Inc)

Leslie County, KY

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EMPL OPERATING MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER IN BELT ENTRY STRUCK IN THE HEAD WITH 48" LONG PIECE OF ROOF BOLT DRILL STEEL.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 7 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219903200001 · Mine ID 1514267 Trainer view →