Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220122690002

Laborer, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler

September 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Monongalia County Mine · Facility · Coal
Monongalia County, WV
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
At 116 1/2 block on the main north haulage the individual was removing a bolt that was close to the trolley wire when a rock fell from the roof pinning him to the mine floor.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Set, Remove, Relocate Props
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
38 years
Experience at this mine
3 years
Experience in this job
3 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220122690002 · Mine ID 4601968Trainer view →