Continuous Miner Operator fatality at Conant Mine (Arch Of Illinois), IL, December 15, 1994

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On December 15, 1994, a continuous miner operator was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Conant Mine (Arch Of Illinois), IL.

Conant Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Arch Of Illinois (Ashland Inc et al)

Perry County, IL

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

FALL OF ROOF STRUCK CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Continuous Miner
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
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: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 11 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219943620002 · Mine ID 1102886 Trainer view →