Continuous Miner Operator

September 3, 2007 at 4:55 PM

Bronzite · Underground · Coal

Operator: CONSOL of Kentucky Inc. (CONSOL Energy Inc)

Mingo County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EE was operating continuous miner in the #4 heading was cutting right lift. Approx. 25' when top broke starting at the face falling outby into intersection. Positioned on the right side of the intersection miner from kneeling position located between the 3 & 4th row of bolts outby the face. Head and body trauma resulting in death

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Continuous Miner
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 12 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220072550034 · Mine ID 4608892 Trainer view →