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

November 23, 2009 at 10:30 PM

No 7 Mine · Jim Walter Resources Inc · Jefferson County, AL

Investigator narrative

Employee was traveling #2 Longwall Bleeders and when he did not check in, we sent someone in to look for him. He was found unresponsive with no vital signs. The cause of death is still being investigated.

Record details

Classification: OTHER
Accident type: Contact with heat
Activity at time: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Source of injury: HEAT (ATMOS + ENVIRON)
Nature of injury: HEATSTROK,SUNSTR,HT EXHAU
Total mining experience: 4.08 years
Experience at this mine: 1.04 years
Experience in this job: 1.04 years
Mine type: Underground
Sector: Coal

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