Fatality · MSHA Record #219932560001

Ledgeman/Hand fatality at KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 (Apg Lime Corp), VA, September 9, 1993

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On September 9, 1993, a ledgeman/hand was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 (Apg Lime Corp), VA.

KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Apg Lime Corp (A P Green Industries Inc)

Giles County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A LARGE SECTION OF ROOF FELL APPROXIMATELY 10' THICK AND 20' IN WIDTH CRUSHING THE JUMBO DRILL WITH VICTIM INSIDE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
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: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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