Beltman

December 27, 2002 at 6:20 PM

Candice 2 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Mystic Energy Incorporated (Chris Cline)

Boone County, WV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A PILLAR FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 003-0 SECTION FATALLY INJURING EMPLOYEE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Unknown
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: OTHER
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 8 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220030130149 · Mine ID 4608429 Trainer view →