Fatality · MSHA Record #220073460026
Beltman, Conveyor Man, Conveyor Belt Worker, Mobile Bridge Carrierman, Feeder Operator, Conveyor Rider
December 4, 2007 at 2:49 AM
Operator: Mammoth Coal Co. (Massey Energy Company)
Kanawha County, WV
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall from machine
Investigator narrative
Employee and another member were changing a bottom roller on the Cross Hollow belt at the # 130 mine. Injured was laying on the bottom belt changing the roller. The belt suddenly started and traveled approximately 49' before employee fell approximately 39' to the ground. EE passed away on 12/14/07 at 11:30pm.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Fall from machine
- Source of injury
- GROUND
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 15 years
- Experience at this mine
- 1.9 years
- Experience in this job
- 3 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220073460026 · Mine ID 4606051Trainer view →