Fatal incident at Momi Mine (Momi Mining Company), NV, November 9, 1999

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On November 9, 1999, a worker was fatally injured in a fall of face/rib/pillar/side/highwall accident at Momi Mine (Momi Mining Company), NV.

Momi Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Momi Mining Company

Lyon County, NV

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

Type Struck by falling object

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Investigator narrative

THE VICTIM WAS FOUND ON 11-9-1999 FACE DOWN UNDERNEATH 5 TO 6 TONS OF ROCK WHICH APPARENTLY FELL OFF THE LEFT UPPER RIB OF THE STOPE. THE VICTIM APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DECEASED FOR APPROX. 2 MON THS. THE LYON'S COUNTY, NV SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BY FRIENDS OF THE VICTIM WHO REPORTED HIM MISSING.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Unknown
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT
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)
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219995550002 · Mine ID 2602401 Trainer view →