Electrician

August 21, 1991 at 8:05 PM

Mine No 1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Long Term Coal Company Inc (Cline Fred & James Henderson)

Mingo County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

VICTIM OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE HEAD.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Shuttle Car, Ram Car, Buggy
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 37 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 20 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219912420003 · Mine ID 4607467 Trainer view →