October 4, 2013
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
Fatality · MACHINERY
McElroy Coal Company
· Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While in the process of pulling top chain onto the longwall conveyor panline, the chain became fouled. While examining the area, an apparent failure of the sheave anchor point may have occurred allowing the rope and sheave to be propelled forward. An unknown portion of the assembly apparently struck the injured causing fatal injuries.