Stoper Miner fatality at Meikle Mine (Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc), NV, February 2, 2000

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On February 2, 2000, a stoper miner was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Meikle Mine (Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc), NV.

Meikle Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc (Barrick Gold Corp)

Eureka County, NV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A WATER TRUCK ON THE 1525 LEVEL. HE BACKED INTO THE 3475 ACCESS TO AN OPEN STOPE AND WENT OVER THE EDGE. HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE FALL AND FELL APP ROXIMATELY 75' ONTO THE ROCKS BELOW. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBERS RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: NOT MARKED
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 11 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220000450004 · Mine ID 2602246 Trainer view →