October 27, 2020 Fatality
Accident Classification: Fall of Roof or Back
Location: Williamstown Mine #1, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Mine Controller: Scott B Kimmel
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Anthracite)
Incident Date/Time: October 27, 2020 12:00 am
PUBLIC NOTICE
This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to:
Jason Boring, Lead Investigator:
Phone: 724-925-5150
PRELIMINARY REPORT
A miner died while installing roof support when a section of the roof approximately 8 feet by 8 feet by 2 feet thick fell on him.
The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident.
FATALITY ALERT
MINE FATALITY – On Oct. 27, 2020, a miner was digging a hole to install a wooden post for roof control when a section of the roof fell on him.
FINAL REPORT
FAI-4313214-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Underground Mine
(Anthracite)
Fall of Roof or Back Accident
October 27, 2020