Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220122610030

Lw Propman, Propman Helper, Move Crew If Lw, Move-Up Man, Jacksetter, Advanceman Lw Helper

September 11, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Shoal Creek Mine · Underground · Coal
Walker County, AL
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
At approximately 10:15am an employee received fatal crushing injuries as he was helping move a Longwall power center. The fatal injuries occurred when the employee was crushed between the power center and rib as the power center was being moved into a cross cut.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Move Non-Self-Propelled Equip
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
5 years
Experience at this mine
5 years
Experience in this job
1 year
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220122610030 · Mine ID 0102901Trainer view →