Power Shovel Operator fatality at Imerys Ellijay Marble Hill Mine (O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company), GA, October 17, 2008

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On October 17, 2008, a power shovel operator was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Imerys Ellijay Marble Hill Mine (O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company), GA.

Imerys Ellijay Marble Hill Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company (Carmeuse Holding SA)

Gilmer County, GA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Victim was scaling in level 9 north 8 when a large rock fell from the roof crushing the cab of the scale machine causing fatal injuries. The accident is still under investigation by MSHA and the mine operator. The root cause analysis is not complete at this time.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Power Shovel, Dragline
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 8 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220083020004 · Mine ID 0901038 Trainer view →