Utility Man fatality at Mine No 78 (Kellys Creek Resources Inc), TN, January 1, 1992

at 7:45 AM

On January 1, 1992, a utility man was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Mine No 78 (Kellys Creek Resources Inc), TN.

Mine No 78 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Kellys Creek Resources Inc (Rogers Hollis)

Sequatchie County, TN

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

FATAL ROOF FALL

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Timbering, Build Cribs
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
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: 13 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219920130124 · Mine ID 4002934 Trainer view →