Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220102310050

Laborer, Bull Gang, Faceman, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler

August 12, 2010 at 1:15 AM
Meikle Mine · Underground · Metal/Nonmetal
Eureka County, NV
ClassificationFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Initial investigation indicates that a 2 ft diameter pipe that carries aggregate to the mine backfill plant broke loose and struck the hoist cage.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
21.38 years
Experience at this mine
7.15 years
Experience in this job
7.15 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220102310050 · Mine ID 2602246Trainer view →