Fatality · MSHA Record #220003180001

Miner fatality at Sixteen To One Mine (Original Sixteen To One Mine Inc), CA, November 6, 2000

at 1:08 PM

On November 6, 2000, a miner was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Sixteen To One Mine (Original Sixteen To One Mine Inc), CA.

Sixteen To One Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Original Sixteen To One Mine Inc (Michael M Miller)

Sierra County, CA

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against stationary object

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Investigator narrative

MINER OPERATING A TON AND A HALF MANCHA TRAMMER ON LEVEL NEAR HIS WORK PLACE. STARTED DRIVING NORTH TO GET A LOAD OF TIMBER. DROVE TRAMMER UNDER AN ORE CHUTE. MINER DIED.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Locomotive
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: OTHER
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 33 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220003180001 · Mine ID 0401299 Trainer view →