December 26, 1987
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Double R Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
AN EMPLOYEE WIT2OUT AUTHORIZATION ENTERED THE MINE WITH A SCOOP AND WHILE UNDERGROUND AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED ENTIRE MINE AFFECTED