Mine Manager fatality at Benson Mine (Nova Extraction Technologies & Lewis D Hall Est), CA, February 11, 1984

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On February 11, 1984, a mine manager was fatally injured in an explosives and breaking agents accident at Benson Mine (Nova Extraction Technologies & Lewis D Hall Est), CA.

Benson Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Nova Extraction Technologies & Lewis D Hall Est

San Bernardino County, CA

Classification EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Type Struck by flying object

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Investigator narrative

VICTIM WAS DRILLING IN THE FACE AND AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED. VICTIM RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED AND SHOSPITALIZED.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT
Accident type: Struck by flying 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: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219845550053 · Mine ID 0404689 Trainer view →