Fatality · MSHA Record #220203390014
Lw Propman, Propman Helper, Move Crew If Lw, Move-Up Man, Jacksetter, Advanceman Lw Helper
November 23, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Kanawha County, WV
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck by flying object
Investigator narrative
The employee was tramming company ID 537 CIA scoop when EE trammed over a piece of four-inch driscoplex 6300 water pipe approximately 17ft long causing the loose end to enter the scoop operator compartment striking EE. The employee received first aid and was transported to the surface before being transported via ambulance to CAMC General where EE was pronounced deceased.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Load-Haul-Dump (Ug)
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by flying object
- Source of injury
- RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 1.15 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.58 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.58 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220203390014 · Mine ID 4605437Trainer view →