Ledgeman/Hand fatality at Birk 2a (Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc), IL, July 21, 1986

at 8:30 AM

On July 21, 1986, a ledgeman/hand was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Birk 2a (Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc), IL.

Birk 2a · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc (S C R-Sibelco Nv et al)

Alexander County, IL

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SC5LING AREA THAT HAD BEEN SHOT ON THE PREVIOUS FRIDAY WHEN AN AREA WITH A CLAY SEAM IN THE RIB & BACK AREA BROKE LOOSE & FELL ON MINER EMPLOYEE IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION WITH INTER NAL INJURIES & 6ROKEN RIBS

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bar Down, Includes Scaling
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: SLOPE/INCLINED SHAFT
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: 1 year
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219862050075 · Mine ID 1102598 Trainer view →