Laborer fatality at Independent Salt Company, KS, July 3, 1986

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On July 3, 1986, a laborer was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Independent Salt Company, KS.

Independent Salt Company · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Independent Salt Company (George R Beach)

Ellsworth County, KS

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

APPROX. 6 INCH 7HICK SLAB OF SALT, 35 FT IN DIAMETRER FELL FROM THE HIT TOP ROOF IN THE ENTRY OF 95 AND 5 .

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219861950115 · Mine ID 1400411 Trainer view →