Motorman

October 27, 1996 at 3:55 AM

Humphrey No 7 · Facility · Coal

Operator: Consolidation Coal Company (CONSOL Energy Inc)

Monongalia County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

MOTOR STRUCK A PARKED SHIELD, STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Locomotive
Subunit / location: SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 21 years
Experience at this mine: 21 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219963110030 · Mine ID 4601453 Trainer view →