February 8, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
S & B Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF FALL, ROOF BOLTER HELPER WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO PULL DOWN LOOSE AND BROKEN TOP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 8'X9', 0" TO 7" THICK FELL ON THE ROOF BOLTER HELPER.