Ledgeman/Hand

September 7, 2011 at 6:50 AM

Kensington · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Coeur Alaska Inc (Coeur Mining, Inc.)

Juneau County, AK

Classification EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Type Struck by flying object

Investigator narrative

The investigation is not complete, but as of now it appears a miner was fatally injured when material that traveled through a borehole struck him after a blast was initiated. The victim was on the 1290 level ramp waiting for a blast to be initiated. The concussion from the explosion traveled through a 3-inch borehole, blowing small rock and debris onto the victim.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Blasting, Shoot Coal
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Source of injury: BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 1 year
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220112650027 · Mine ID 5001544 Trainer view →