Fatality · MSHA Record #220081550014
Ledgeman/Hand, Quarry Man
May 31, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Operator: Empire State Mines LLC (Ontzinc)
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 →