October 27, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Empire Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
NO 3 ENTRY WAS BEING DEVELOPED INITIALLY FROM SURFACE & DURING 2ND CUT TAKEN BY CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE. HIGHWALL ROCK FELL DISPLACING STEEL DRIFT OPENING CANOPIES & CRUSHING MINING MACHINE OPERATOR.