September 5, 2003
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Twin Star Mining, Inc.
· Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE'S WERE CUTTING THE TOP OUT OF A 55 GAL.DRUM. AN EXPLOSION TOOK PLACE. THE DRUM WAS BEING CUT INSIDE OF A LOADER BUCKET.