January 11, 2022 Fatality
Accident Classification: Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind
Location: Colmar, Bell, Kentucky
Mine Controller: Thomas R Hamilton
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: January 11, 2022 02:45 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT
A large tree fell from a highwall striking the cab of a pick-up truck, resulting in a fatal injury to the truck driver and a serious injury to the passenger.
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 January 11, 2022, a 32 year-old miner died while driving on a mine road when a tree fell from a highwall onto the cab of his pickup truck.
FINAL REPORT
FAI-7020751-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Coal)
Fatal Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind Accident
January 11, 2022
Colmar
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc
Calvin, Bell County, Kentucky
ID No. 15-19884
Accident Investigators
Silas Brock