August 24, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
Fatality · EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Hageman Mining · Struck by flying object
VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO INDIVIDUALLY IGNITE THE SAFETY FUSES OF 21 CHARGED HOLES USING A HAND HELD PROPANE TORCH THE BLAST WENT OFF BEFORE THE LAST TWO FUSES WERE IGNITED