Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220110340025

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

January 27, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Jims Branch No 3B · Underground · Coal
Wyoming County, WV
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Investigator narrative
The victim received fatal injuries and was found in the #4 belt head chute. There were no eyewitnesses. The circumstances surrounding and the cause of the accident are under investigation.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Cross Over (Conveyor)
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
0.29 years
Experience at this mine
0.29 years
Experience in this job
0.29 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220110340025 · Mine ID 4609243Trainer view →