Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220192060092

Prep Plant Foreman, Supervisor, Mill Plant Supervisor, Kiln Supervisor

July 15, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Tazewell Quarry · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Claiborne County, TN
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeOver-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Investigator narrative
Plant Manager aggravated a pre-existing injury to the right heel tearing a blood blister while walking over a level drill bench. On July 20th, EE died after complications following surgery after an x-ray revealed a broken right heel bone and torn achilles tendon.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Total mining experience
23.25 years
Experience at this mine
8.58 years
Experience in this job
8.58 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220192060092 · Mine ID 4000100Trainer view →