Mine Manager fatality at Eastern Ridge Lime Company L P, VA, July 25, 1994

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On July 25, 1994, a mine manager was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Eastern Ridge Lime Company L P, VA.

Eastern Ridge Lime Company L P · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Eastern Ridge Lime Company L P (Margaret J Heckman et al)

Giles County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

ROOF FAILURE UNDERGROUND.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Supervise
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: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 10 years
Experience at this mine: 10 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219942210001 · Mine ID 4400040 Trainer view →