Driller Operator

October 23, 1999 at 12:15 AM

Midas Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Dynatec Mining Corp (Dynatec Corp)

Contractor on site: 2IA

Elko County, NV

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

CAVE IN AT UNDERGROUND MINE, SIDE WALL FELL ON EMPLOYEE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT
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: 0 years
Experience in this job: 9 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219992980213 · Mine ID 2602314 Trainer view →