Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220200020010

Beltman, Conveyor Man, Conveyor Belt Worker, Mobile Bridge Carrierman, Feeder Operator, Conveyor Rider

December 23, 2019 at 4:30 PM
MARSHALL COUNTY MINE · Underground · Coal
Marshall County, WV
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
A fully trained miner was fatally injured while attempting to remove a splice pin from a 72"" mechanical belt splice. The splice was positioned near the outby side of the tail frame. The victim was positioned between the bottom conveyor belt and the top conveyor belt. Investigation is on-going by company, state and federal officials.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Total mining experience
2.31 years
Experience at this mine
0.75 years
Experience in this job
0.75 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220200020010 · Mine ID 4601437Trainer view →