Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220141400013

Roof Bolter, Rock Bolter, Pinner, Mobile Roof Support Operator (Mrs)

May 14, 2014 at 2:15 PM
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
The victim and another miner were tramming the roof bolter outby down the No.3 entry of tailgate No.1 when the accident occurred. The victim was injured when he was struck by the roof bolter as he placed himself between the coal rib and the roof bolter.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Roof Bolter, Tramming
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
2.29 years
Experience at this mine
2.29 years
Experience in this job
2.29 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220141400013 · Mine ID 1103189Trainer view →