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January 21, 2015 at 10:20 PM

Fletcher Mine and Mill · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: The Doe Run Company (Renco Group)

Reynolds County, MO

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EE was fatally injured while performing the standard practice of scaling loose material using a mechanical scaler. Loose material fell from the back contacting the scaler and employee.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Underground Equipment, Nec
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: SLOPE/INCLINED SHAFT
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220150270008 · Mine ID 2300409 Trainer view →