December 17, 2006
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dana Mining Company Inc
· Struck by falling object
While traveling underground toward section, employees noticed top breaking and dripping and could not get stopped in time to avoid roof fall. Equip. operator stopped ride & started backing up when fall occurred, striking employee. #2 Main Intake 18 Bl., inby spad #34.