Ledgeman/Hand

July 11, 1992 at 3:15 AM

Troy Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Asarco Inc

Lincoln County, MT

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

INVESTIGATION IS ON GOING IT APPEARS THAT A ROCK FELL STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE HEAD.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219922020001 · Mine ID 2401467 Trainer view →