FATAL ACCIDENT NO. 2

Coal Mine Fatal Accident 2011-2

Operator: Manalapan Mining Mine: P1 MineAccident Date: June 29, 2011Classification: Rib RollDistrict: HarlanMine Type: UndergroundEmployment: 43

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Coal Mine Fatal Accident 2011-2O

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W• On June 29, 2011, a 49-year old low structure

attendant with 7 years mining experience was fatally injured while watching the electrical trailing cable of a mobile bridge unit.

• The victim was watching for any problems that may have developed as the system was being retracted (backed up).

• He was struck in the back by a section of dislodged rib rock, as he fell to the mine floor his head struck the metal frame of the bridge dolly, resulting in fatal injuries.

CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO

THIS ACCIDENT.

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• The increased mining height along with the rock parting between the two (2) coal seams created unstable rib conditions.

• The work position of the low belt attendant (along the narrow side of the belt) placed him in close proximity to the unstable coal pillar (rib).

Coal Mine Fatal Accident 2011-2A

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The victim traveled along the low structure to the dolly area while watching the trailing cable

The victim was struck by a section of dislodged rib material

Mobile Bridge Carrier Lo-Lo (belt structure)

Mobile Bridge

Dolly

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ES 1. When excess mining height is encountered or

created, rib bolts or some other means of supporting unstable ribs shall be provided.

2. The mobile bridge carriers shall be configured in a manner that positions the electrical trailing cable along the wide side of the belt.

3. Thorough examinations shall be conducted and unsafe conditions shall be corrected prior to work being conducted in the work area.