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Case study · MSHA Record #219903200001

Beltman fatality

October 31, 1990 at 8:30 PM
No 58 Mine · Leeco Inc · Leslie County, KY
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
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Activity at time
Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Underground location
LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method
Continuous Mining
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
Mine type
Underground
Sector
Coal
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