IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at R & D Coal Co. Inc.
Start: 10/23/2006

Fatal · 220063130057 · 10/23/2006 · R & D Coal Co. Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: FATALITY
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type: Struck by concussion
Occupation: Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity: Blasting, Shoot coal
Injury source: MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 6.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent): David S Himmelberger
Operator: R & D Coal Co. Inc.
Mine: 3602053

Narrative

Accident happened when a cut of coal was blasted in breast. From preliminary report: According to the witness, he heard three explosions. Two were normal. The concussion from the third explosion was excessive. The victim was eventually found at the bottom of #19 chute.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown