Fatality · MSHA Record #220132280043
Continuous Miner Operator, Coal Mole Operator
August 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Operator: Lone Mountain Processing LLC (Arch Resources Inc)
Harlan County, KY
ClassificationFALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
TypeStruck by flying object
Investigator narrative
While conducting retreat mining on 6-Left Panel off B-4 Mains, a coal/rock outburst occurred inby break #35. The outburst involved the continuous miner operator who suffered fatal blunt force injuries to his head, chest, and legs.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Continuous Miner
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by flying object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 38 years
- Experience at this mine
- 17 years
- Experience in this job
- 17 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220132280043 · Mine ID 1517234Trainer view →