Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220050100021

Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman

December 13, 2004 at 11:15 AM
McKelligon Canyon · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
El Paso County, TX
ClassificationOTHER
TypeDrowning
Investigator narrative
The individual was discovered in a structure designed to settle aggregate fines. His job duties involved keeping the area clean from spillage & debris. The Structure wall is over 4 feet high and there was no reason for the individual to have access to the top of the structure. He was discovered floating in the structure.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Unknown
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Drowning
Source of injury
WATER
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Total mining experience
4.08 years
Experience at this mine
4.08 years
Experience in this job
4 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220050100021 · Mine ID 4100046Trainer view →