Mining Incidents

R & D Coal Co. Inc.Coal

R & D Coal Co. Inc. · Underground
Controlled by David S Himmelberger
Lincoln, Schuylkill County, PA · Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3602053
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
6
Years on record
2001–2006
Latest incident
Oct 2006

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Struck by concussion

Accident happened when a cut of coal was blasted in breast. From preliminary report: According to the witness, he heard three explosions. Two were normal. The concussion from the third explosion was excessive. The victim was eventually found at the bottom of #19 chute.

Reportable incidents

5 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2004 · 4 incidents

Struck by flying object

A 2"" air line blew apart, plus a 2"" water line; both under pressure.

Struck by flying object

A 2"" air line blew apart, plus a 2"" water line; both under pressure.

Struck by flying object

A 2"" air line blew apart, plus a 2"" water line; both under pressure.

Struck by flying object

2""airline blew apart, plus 2""waterline, both under pressure.

2001 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

POOR ROOF CONDITION.