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January 2, 2006 at 6:31 AM

Sago Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Wolf Run Mining Company (International Coal Group Inc (ICG))

Upshur County, WV

Classification IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Type Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Investigator narrative

At 6:31 am an explosion occurred behind the old 2 left mains seals resulting in the death of this employee. MSHA, State and Company have initiated investigation but results not yet available.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mantrip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Source of injury: NOXIOUS MINE GASES,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury: POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 16 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 14 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220060170065 · Mine ID 4608791 Trainer view →