Laborer

May 10, 1996 at 1:00 PM

NEOSHO QUARRY · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Southwest Lime Quarry Inc (William D Eckhoff et al)

Newton County, MO

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

ROOF CAVE IN OF AREA APPROX. 30' X 40' ABOUT 2' THICK, CRUSHING EMPLOYEE TO DEATH INSIDE VEHICLE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mantrip
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: 0 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219961500001 · Mine ID 2300202 Trainer view →