Ledgeman/Hand fatality at Cannon Mine (Asamera Minerals (Us) Inc), WA, August 11, 1994

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On August 11, 1994, a ledgeman/hand was fatally injured in a fall of roof or back accident at Cannon Mine (Asamera Minerals (Us) Inc), WA.

Cannon Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Asamera Minerals (Us) Inc (Asamera Resources Inc)

Chelan County, WA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by rolling or sliding object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS JAMMING IN THE E-38,,650 LEVEL. HE PARKED THE JAMMER, ES2, IN THE AREA OF THE F-29. LOOKS LIKE HE GOT OFF ES2 AND WAS GOING TO WALK BACK WHEN HE WAS HIT BY A ROCK 14" THICK, 5' WIDE AND 7' LONG.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Getting On Or Off Equipment
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Accident type: Struck by rolling or sliding 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: 32 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219942380001 · Mine ID 4502961 Trainer view →