Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220081550014

Ledgeman/Hand, Quarry Man

May 31, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Empire State Mines · Underground · Metal/Nonmetal
St Lawrence County, NY
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Miner was drilling a slab shot when the roof collapsed in on him causing fatal injuries.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
2.15 years
Experience at this mine
2.15 years
Experience in this job
2.15 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220081550014 · Mine ID 3001185Trainer view →