Security Guard fatality at Eckman-Page Strip And Auger (Extra Energy Inc), WV, April 9, 1995

On April 9, 1995, a security guard was fatally injured at Eckman-Page Strip And Auger (Extra Energy Inc), WV.

Eckman-Page Strip And Auger · Surface · Coal

Operator: Extra Energy Inc (Steven W Haynes et al)

Contractor on site: TRC

Mcdowell County, WV

Classification OTHER

Type Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Investigator narrative

EE WAS OVERCOME BY CARBON MONOXIDE WHILE SITING IN HIS VEHICLE. HE WAS RUNNING THE ENGINE TO KEEP WARM. THE AUTOMOBILE HAD A DEFECTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Idle
Subunit / location: AUGER
Accident type: Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Source of injury: NOXIOUS MINE GASES,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 0 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219952020001 · Mine ID 4607465 Trainer view →