MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface of Underground Coal Mine
Fatal Machinery Accident
August 16, 2000
Figure 9
This image shows the return flights above the magnetite bath while the washer is in operation. The sprocket located near the tail end of the washer is visible below the chain. These exposed, unguarded, moving machine parts were less than one foot below the victim's feet at the time of the accident.