Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220220700008

Scoop Tram Operator, Load/Haul/Dump Operator

March 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM
MAPLE SPRINGS MINE · Underground · Coal
Somerset County, PA
ClassificationFALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
In the Main A section, number 5 entry in the intersection of crosscut 139 at station spad #2994. While walking past a rib, a rock measuring approximately 5'x2'x18"" fell out striking the victim.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
15 years
Experience at this mine
0.4 years
Experience in this job
8 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220220700008 · Mine ID 3609973Trainer view →