Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220241620021

Utility Man, Errand Boy, Service Truck Operator

May 31, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Buchanan Mine #1 · Underground · Coal
Buchanan County, VA
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Employee was struck-by a rock in the 2 Right crosscut of the 16 East Section, while traveling under unsupported roof.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
3.5 years
Experience at this mine
1.19 years
Experience in this job
0.52 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220241620021 · Mine ID 4404856Trainer view →