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March 12, 2004 at 12:45 PM

Paynter Branch Surface Mine · Surface · Coal

Operator: Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated (Rag Aktiengesellschaft)

Wyoming County, WV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

Cutter was fatally injured when he was struck by a falling tree.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hand Tools (Powered)
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220040850014 · Mine ID 4608582 Trainer view →