Laborer

December 2, 2004 at 1:30 PM

Samples Surface Mine · Surface · Coal

Operator: Catenary Coal Company LLC (Ashland Inc)

Kanawha County, WV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Treecutter was cutting a tree that had another tree leaning into it. Cutter was fatally injured when the leaning tree fell on him.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hand Tools (Powered)
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220043550047 · Mine ID 4607178 Trainer view →