Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220260020006

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

December 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Rockydale-Flatrock Quarry · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Shenandoah County, VA
ClassificationEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
TypeContact with hot objects or substances
Investigator narrative
The injured employee was performing maintenance on a rock crusher using a cutting torch when a fire occurred. The injured employee received burns to EE's body and which ultimately proved fatal.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Welding Or Cutting
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source of injury
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Total mining experience
7.58 years
Experience at this mine
0.02 years
Experience in this job
0.21 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220260020006 · Mine ID 4400081