Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman fatality

October 16, 2025 at 3:99 PM

MLC - Bonne Terre · MLC · St Francois County, MO

Investigator narrative

Employee was performing cleaning and maintenance. They began work around 7 pm and was discovered by coworkers on the ground below the area of work. It is believed they fell.

Record details

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Activity at time: Unknown
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 1.02 years
Experience at this mine: 1.02 years
Experience in this job: 1.02 years
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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