Fatality · MSHA Record #219992180002

Beltman fatality at Eagle Valley Mine (Coal Miners Inc), IL, July 31, 1999

at 7:15 AM

On July 31, 1999, a beltman was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Eagle Valley Mine (Coal Miners Inc), IL.

Eagle Valley Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Coal Miners Inc (Gene L McGregor)

Gallatin County, IL

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

INJURED WAS TRAVELING ON THE 3A TRAVELROAD WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 5" X 13" X 25" FELL STRIKING THEINJURED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND CHEST AREA CAUSING FATAL INJURY APPARENTLY DUE TO THE D ISLODGING OF HIS HEART.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mantrip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
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: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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