Electrician fatality at 20-D-B (Laurel Run Mining Company), WV, July 25, 1994

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On July 25, 1994, an electrician was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at 20-D-B (Laurel Run Mining Company), WV.

20-D-B · Underground · Coal

Operator: Laurel Run Mining Company (CONSOL Energy Inc)

Mingo County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A ROOF FALL MEASURING 60' LONG X 8' THICK AND 15' WIDE FELL IN THE #4 INTERSECTION OF #2 UNIT FATALLY INJURING AN EMPLOYEE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Observe Operations
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
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: 27 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 15 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219942200230 · Mine ID 4607770 Trainer view →