Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220021050001

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

April 4, 2002 at 1:30 PM
MLC - Ste. Genevieve · Underground · Metal/Nonmetal
Ste Genevieve County, MO
ClassificationHANDLING OF MATERIALS
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
WHILE ON THE GROUND SPOTTING FOR THE MAINTENANCECREW HE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD BY A DUST COLLECTOR BAG FULL OF LIME. EMPLOYEE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE BY THE CORONER.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Observe Operations
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
BAGS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
31.4 years
Experience at this mine
31.4 years
Experience in this job
2.15 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220021050001 · Mine ID 2300542Trainer view →