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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Fatal · 220072910028 · 08/06/2007 · Genwal Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Genwal Resources Inc
Mine
4201715

Narrative

On August 6, 2007 at 2:50 am a bounce/outburst occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine. It affected the current mining location in the South Barrier of West Mains extending outby to approx. X/C 119. The outburst affected all 4 entries and rescue operations were begun immediately. Rescue operations to reach the miners were unsuccessful.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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