Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220072340012

Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer Management

August 10, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Gibson Mine · Facility · Coal
Gibson County, IN
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall down raise, shaft or manway
Investigator narrative
While being lowered in sinking bucket, a strap and clevis engaged with shaft door upsetting the sinking bucket exposing three individuals to a fall hazard resulting in three fatalities.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Ride Equipment
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Fall down raise, shaft or manway
Source of injury
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
1.21 years
Experience at this mine
0.67 years
Experience in this job
0.67 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220072340012 · Mine ID 1202215Trainer view →