(Not Elsewhere Classified)
The equipment operator was sitting in his own personal pick-up when he had a heart attack and died. A co-worker gave him CPR for over 30 minutes until EMS arrived.
Waroquier #1Coal
Waroquier Coal, Inc. · Surface
Controlled by Joseph L Waroquier
Clearfield, Clearfield County, PA · Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 3606586
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 2
- Years on record
- 2010–2011
- Latest incident
- Jul 2011
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
2 on file2011 · 1 incident
2010 · 1 incident
Contact with hot objects or substances
EE noticed the water pump was not pumping water. EE checked the pump to find out it had lost it's prime. The EE placed his hand on the discharge hose when the hose came off and hot water and steam covered the EE burning his chest and thighs.