Fatality · MSHA Record #220150270008
Laborer, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Roof Trimmer/Scaler
January 21, 2015 at 10:20 PM
Operator: The Doe Run Company (Renco Group)
Reynolds County, MO
ClassificationFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
TypeStruck 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
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 4.38 years
- Experience at this mine
- 4.38 years
- Experience in this job
- 2.08 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220150270008 · Mine ID 2300409