Webster County Coal LLC
Dotiki Mine Roof Fall Accident
Nebo, Hopkins County, Kentucky April 28, 2010 No. Killed - 2
On April 28, 2010, the mine roof collapsed at approximately 10:00 p.m., resulting in fatal injuries to a 27-year old continuous miner operator with 3.5 years total mining experience and a 28-year old miner helper with 2 years total mining experience. The roof fall occurred while the miners were loading rock out of a completed extended cut. The fall measured a maximum of 19'9" in width and 10' in height. The length of the fall was approximately 70 to 75' in length, extending toward the face.
