Continuous Miner Operator, Coal Mole Operator

At 6:31 am an explosion occurred behind the old 2 left mains seals resulting in the death of this employee. MSHA, State and Company have initiated investigation but results not yet available.

Activity at time of incident

Mantrip

Subunit / location

UNDERGROUND

Accident type

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Source of injury

NOXIOUS MINE GASES,(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Nature of injury

POISONING,SYSTEMIC

Total mining experience

37 years

Experience at this mine

1.69 years

Experience in this job

15 years

Degree of injury

FATALITY