Miner fatality at Lee Smith (Small Mine Development LLC), NV, October 25, 2018

at 4:50 PM

On October 25, 2018, a miner was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Lee Smith (Small Mine Development LLC), NV.

Lee Smith · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Small Mine Development LLC (Keith Jones)

Elko County, NV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Fall of the roof or back resulting in a fatal injury.

Final MSHA investigation

Findings from MSHA's final investigation report, which supersedes the preliminary narrative above.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 13 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 13 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220183030016 · Mine ID 2602397 Trainer view →