Continuous Miner Helper fatality at Mine #1 (Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc), KY, April 23, 1991

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On April 23, 1991, a continuous miner helper was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Mine #1 (Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc), KY.

Mine #1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc (Moore Vernoy)

Knott County, KY

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

WHILE DOING PILLAR RECOVERY WORK THE VICTIM WAS HELPING ON A REMOTE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF THE ROOF APPROX. 30 INCH THICK X 18 FT LONG SLABBED OUT CATCHING THE ICTIM UNDER IT AND CAU SING IMMEDICATE DEATH. THE CONTINUOUS MINER WAS ALSO COVERED UP.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
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: 9 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 219911260002 · Mine ID 1511152 Trainer view →