Ledgeman/Hand fatality at Lucky Friday (Hecla Limited), ID, March 12, 1986

at 8:30 AM

On March 12, 1986, a ledgeman/hand was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Lucky Friday (Hecla Limited), ID.

Lucky Friday · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Hecla Limited (Hecla Mining Company)

Shoshone County, ID

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

AN OUTBURST OCC6RRED ON THE 4900 LEVEL 105 STOPE RESULTING IN FATAL INJURIES.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
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: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 8 years
Experience in this job: 6 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219860760022 · Mine ID 1000088 Trainer view →