Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220092740008

Driller Operator

September 23, 2009 at 9:45 PM
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Investigator narrative
A piece of grating had been moved to insert a piece of pipe. Employee stepped in hole in grating and fell 38' down the shaft. Injury was fatal.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Cement Work, Gunite Crew
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
0.29 years
Experience at this mine
0.29 years
Experience in this job
0.29 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220092740008 · Mine ID 1103189Trainer view →