Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220071930044

Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive Worker, Powder Gang/Monkey

June 19, 2007 at 7:30 AM
Midas Mine · Underground · Metal/Nonmetal
Elko County, NV
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
The operator of a 2 yard underground loader received fatal injuries when the loader he was operating fell into a hole. Operator was confirmed deceased 07/02/2007.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Load-Haul-Dump (Ug)
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Source of injury
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
3.62 years
Experience at this mine
3.62 years
Experience in this job
1.46 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220071930044 · Mine ID 2602314Trainer view →