Fatality · MSHA Record #220091810035
Greaser, Grease Man, Oiler, Lube Man, Dragline Oiler
June 20, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Iberia County, LA
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
The investigation is not complete, but as of now it appears that the employee had washed the #2 drill and was rolling up the hose when a portion of the mine roof collapsed, striking and covering him with a section of the salt roof.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Handling Supplies Or Material
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 25 years
- Experience at this mine
- 25 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.31 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220091810035 · Mine ID 1600970Trainer view →