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August 6, 2007 at 2:50 AM

Crandall Canyon Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Genwal Resources Inc (Robert E Murray)

Emery County, UT

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

Type Struck by flying object

Investigator narrative

On August 6, 2007 at 2:50 am a bounce/outburst occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine. It affected the current mining location in the South Barrier of West Mains extending outby to approx. X/C 119. The outburst affected all 4 entries and rescue operations were begun immediately. Rescue operations to reach the miners were unsuccessful.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Unknown
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Caving
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 6 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220072910025 · Mine ID 4201715 Trainer view →