Ledgeman/Hand fatality at Small Fry (Western Key Enterprise), UT, November 6, 1986

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On November 6, 1986, a ledgeman/hand was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Small Fry (Western Key Enterprise), UT.

Small Fry · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Western Key Enterprise (Shumway Gary)

San Juan County, UT

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

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Investigator narrative

2ND ROUND WAS B9ING DRILLED AFTER 1ST ROUND SHOT THROUGH CAVED AREA AT CRACK IN CAVED AREA WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM FACE SIDE RESULTING IN LARGE SLAB OUT OF BACK TO FALL DIRECTLY ABOVE VICTIM WHIL E DRILLING 2ND 9OUND

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
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: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219863210001 · Mine ID 4200768 Trainer view →