Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220203530004

Laborer, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler

December 14, 2020 at 2:30 AM
AVERY ISLAND · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Iberia County, LA
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Roof fell at the 700' level at intersection H-13 striking two miners. The miners were fatally injured.
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
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
0.38 years
Experience at this mine
0.38 years
Experience in this job
0.38 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220203530004 · Mine ID 1600509Trainer view →