Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220253290017

Dryer Operator, Kiln Operator, Dry Plant Operator, Fluid Operator, Bed Dryer Operator

November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
CARLSBAD PLANT · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Eddy County, NM
ClassificationHANDLING OF MATERIALS
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
The employee was pressure washing silo #6 and was found with their head and right arm in the silo with salt buildup on their head and right arm. The employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Unknown
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
MINERAL ITEMS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
27.77 years
Experience at this mine
27.77 years
Experience in this job
11.38 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220253290017 · Mine ID 2901043Trainer view →