Fatality · MSHA Record #220013170001
Laborer, Bull Gang, Faceman, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler
November 8, 2001 at 11:30 PM
Harrison County, OH
ClassificationHOISTING
TypeStruck by rolling or sliding object
Investigator narrative
WHILE PREPARING TO ATTACH ROCKDUST HOSE TO POD DUSTER, THE DUSTER WAS STRUCK BY 3 SUPPLY CARS WHICH HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE SLOPE CAR AT THE TOP OF THE SLOPE. CARS STRUCK THE DUSTER & THE VI CTIM WAS FATALY INJURED. THE CARS TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 1700 FT. BEFORE STRIKING THE ROCKDUSTER. CAUSE OF THE CARS BREAKING LOOSE IS STILL UNDETERMINED.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Handling Supplies Or Material
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by rolling or sliding object
- Source of injury
- NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 0.92 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.92 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.92 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220013170001 · Mine ID 3303349Trainer view →