Driller Operator fatality at LORING MINE (Loring Quarries Inc), KS, November 25, 1991

at 10:45 AM

On November 25, 1991, a driller operator was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at LORING MINE (Loring Quarries Inc), KS.

LORING MINE · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Loring Quarries Inc (Ronald H Stanley)

Leavenworth County, KS

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

AFTER BLASTING TO REMOVE LOOSE ROOF IN THE MINE, THE EMPLOYEE ENTERED AN AREA THAT HAD NOT BEEN CLEARED OR INSPECTED FOR WORK DUTIES. THE LOOSE ROCK FELL ON HIM, FATALLY INJURING HIM. THE EMPO LOYEE WAS WAITING FOR THE AREA TO BE CLEARED OF THE SHOT.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Experience in this job: 9 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219913430002 · Mine ID 1401282 Trainer view →