Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220033390034

Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store Keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning Plant Operator

November 19, 2003 at 10:30 AM
Goldstrike Mine · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Eureka County, NV
ClassificationOTHER
TypeFall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Investigator narrative
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ENGULFED BY HOT CALCINE FROM THE NORTH ROASTER, THEN FELL APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET TO CONCRETE FLOOR. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE E.R. WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Mill Equipment
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
13 years
Experience at this mine
3 years
Experience in this job
0.05 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220033390034 · Mine ID 2601089Trainer view →