Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220042120073

Driller, Highwall Helper, Highwall Drill Helper

July 19, 2004 at 10:00 PM
Macon Quarry · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Monroe County, GA
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEE WORKING NEAR EDGE OF HIGHWALL FELL 90 FEET AFTER SLIPPING OR STEPPING IN WRONG DIRECTION.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
21.04 years
Experience at this mine
0.06 years
Experience in this job
0.06 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220042120073 · Mine ID 0900015Trainer view →