Motorman

May 16, 2016 at 4:00 AM

LEER MINE · Underground · Coal

Operator: ICG Tygart Valley (Arch Resources Inc)

Taylor County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

Diesel Motor operator was found on the motor unresponsive, the exact cause of death is unknown at this time.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Locomotive
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Longwall
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 14 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Accident record: Download MSHA Accidents.zip — then search for Document number 220161460015 (the unique key per MSHA Form 7000-1)
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220161460015 · Mine ID 4609192 Trainer view →