Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220193180018

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

November 5, 2019 at 9:35 AM
Minorca Mine · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
St Louis County, MN
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
Employee was driving Service truck SR136 on the main haul road heading east towards the pit. For unknown reasons at this time it appears the truck hit the berm on the south side of the road causing it to tip sideways ending up on the drivers side. EE was found outside of the vehicle.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Source of injury
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
15.58 years
Experience at this mine
15.58 years
Experience in this job
14 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220193180018 · Mine ID 2102449Trainer view →