Beltman fatality at #13 (Jamb Mining Inc), VA, September 30, 1991

at 5:09 PM

On September 30, 1991, a beltman was fatally injured in a fall of face/rib/pillar/side/highwall accident at #13 (Jamb Mining Inc), VA.

#13 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Jamb Mining Inc (Jessie Meadows)

Dickenson County, VA

Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

BOTTOM DAMP,ROOF SMOOTH RIB LOOSE CAUSED INJURIES.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Roof Bolter, Nec
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT
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: 2 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219912830108 · Mine ID 4405395 Trainer view →