Bull Gang Foreman

March 3, 2012 at 1:30 AM

Timber Tree #9 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Parton Bros. Contracting, Inc. (John H Parton)

Harlan County, KY

Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Employee was installing a canopy on the shuttle car and the canopy fell on him striking him in the head and chest.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 11 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220120660050 · Mine ID 1519051 Trainer view →