Mining Incidents
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
Speed Mine · Underground · Coal
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 →