Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220090120079

Prep Plant Foreman, Supervisor, Mill Plant Supervisor, Kiln Supervisor

December 29, 2008 at 3:99 PM
Marshall County River Loadout · Facility · Coal
Marshall County, WV
ClassificationOTHER
TypeDrowning
Investigator narrative
A death of an employee occurred on or in the Ohio River. The death is still under investigation & the autopsy report has not been released. The cause is unknown at this time. Report is being filed under protest due to jurisdictional issues yet resolved. The deceased was working on empty barge when last seen. Upon his disappearance, a search commenced & his body found approx 2:30am.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Barge, Boat, Dredge
Subunit / location
INDEPENDENT SHOPS OR YARDS
Accident type
Drowning
Source of injury
WATER
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Total mining experience
30 years
Experience at this mine
1.15 years
Experience in this job
1.15 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220090120079 · Mine ID 4601438Trainer view →