Mining Incidents

Democrat MineMetal/Nonmetal

Democrat Resources LLC · Underground
Controlled by Sandy Sims; Eric Sims
Leadore, Lemhi County, ID · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1000467
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
2
Years on record
2011
Latest incident
Nov 2011
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

2 on file

2011 · 2 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE has been diagnosed with elevated lead blood levels (lead poisoning) He has been working with ore that contains silver, lead, gold and zinc. Work includes drilling and blasting and removal of the ore and waste while following a small exploration vein underground. The extent of his illness and impairment is not known at this time. In retrospect, symptoms began in Oct 2011.

Contact with hot objects or substances

EE burned old blasting caps and other refuse on the waste dump on the surface, away from the portal and buildings. He used diesel soaked paper towels to ignite the fire. Upon ignition an explosion occurred which caused lacerations and burns.