Mining worker

July 24, 1996 at 2:45 PM

Sterling Mine · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Sterling Gold Mining Corp (Imperial Metals Corp)

Nye County, NV

Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

FALL OF GROUND - UNDER INVESTIGATION. EMP WAS DRILLING A ROUND IN THE RIB WHEN HE WAS BURIED BY MATERIAL THAT FELL FROM RIB.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
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)
Experience at this mine: 6 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219962190001 · Mine ID 2601503 Trainer view →