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Employee was in preparation to mine the No. 6 Left Crosscut when EE became pinned between the tail of the machine and the coal rib, resulting in fatal crushing injuries.
The injured miner was working at the face area when an isolated portion of the mine roof fell unexpectedly. The accident occurred in an area where roof bolts previously had been installed inby the last open crosscut. The fall measured approx. 70' in length, 20' in width and 12'-15' in height. (See attachment #2)
The injured miner was working at the face area when an isolated portion of the mine roof fell unexpectedly. The accident occurred in an area where roof bolts previously had been installed inby the last open crosscut. The fall measured approx. 70' in length, 20' in width and 12'-15'in height. (See attachment #2)