Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
During the change-out of a cutter head torque shaft, employee unexpectedly attempted to pull out a rotating shaft which struck him, causing injuries.
Rockhouse Creek Development, LLCOperator
Controlled by James River Coal Company
MSHA Operator ID: P24390
- Fatalities
- 1
- Total incidents
- 417
- Mines on record
- 12
- Period
- —
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Top causes
- MACHINERY1 fatality · 46 non-fatal
- FALL OF ROOF OR BACK124 non-fatal
- HANDLING OF MATERIALS94 non-fatal
- POWERED HAULAGE54 non-fatal
- HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)30 non-fatal
- SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON28 non-fatal
Incident timeline
2014
11
2013
21
2012
31
2011
34
2010
27
2009
27
2008
30
2007
45 (1f)
2006
52
2005
41
2004
36
2003
40
2002
13
2001
9