July 12, 2011
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Greyeagle Coal Company · Struck by flying object
Employee was repairing a section of grating at the return air shaft of the mine. As he was tack welding a corner of the grating, an explosion blew the grating off striking the employee in his left ankle causing a fracture.