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Case study · MSHA Record #220000450004

Stoper Miner fatality

February 2, 2000 at 3:05 AM
Meikle Mine · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Eureka County, NV
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
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Activity at time
Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Underground location
NOT MARKED
Mining method
Conventional Stoping
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
Mine type
Underground
Sector
Metal/Non-Metal
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