Fatality · MSHA Record #220220700008
Scoop Tram Operator, Load/Haul/Dump Operator
March 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Operator: LCT Energy, LP (JAZ Ventures LP)
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 →