Continuous Miner Operator fatality at Mine No 1 (Eagle Nest Inc), WV, May 8, 1994

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On May 8, 1994, a continuous miner operator was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Mine No 1 (Eagle Nest Inc), WV.

Mine No 1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Eagle Nest Inc (Bethlehem Steel Corp)

Boone County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

THE VICTIM WAS STANDING APPROX. TWO FEET INBY PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORT OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER VIA RADIO REMOTE WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK APPROX. 7FT X 7 FT X 5-0 INCHES FELL ON THE VICTI M CAUSING FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES.

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: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 9 years
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219941450001 · Mine ID 4607711 Trainer view →