Bull Gang Foreman fatality at No 1 (1) (Alma Ridge Inc), WV, December 8, 1992

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On December 8, 1992, a bull gang foreman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at No 1 (1) (Alma Ridge Inc), WV.

No 1 (1) · Underground · Coal

Operator: Alma Ridge Inc (Mayhorn Les & Steve)

Mingo County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

THE SECTION MANTRIP WAS TRAVELING TOWARD THE OUTSIDE OF THE MINE APPROX 2000FT OUTBY THE WORKING SECTION A LARGE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING 3 EMPLOYEES AND SU BSEQUENTLY RENDERING FATAL INJURIES TO ONE OF THE MEN.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mantrip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
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: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 10 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219923490001 · Mine ID 4607490 Trainer view →