Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220150270008

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

January 21, 2015 at 10:20 PM
Fletcher Mine and Mill · Underground · Metal/Nonmetal
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