September 28, 2017
WY · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bridger Coal Company
· Struck by falling object
On September 28, 2017, employee was helping in the roof bolting activities on the longwall face. During this activity, coal came from the longwall face fatally injuring the employee.