Utility Man fatality at Norton #1 (Sunny Side Coal Inc), VA, July 8, 1996

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On July 8, 1996, a utility man was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Norton #1 (Sunny Side Coal Inc), VA.

Norton #1 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Sunny Side Coal Inc ((William) Scott Moore)

Wise County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

ROCK FELL CATCHING EE ON HIS BACK TO WERE HE COULD NOT MOVE OR BREATHE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Roof Bolter, Inserting Bolt
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: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 10 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219961970001 · Mine ID 4403808 Trainer view →