Discontinued 1/31/2014. Several Other Codes Cover Scoop Car Operator

October 31, 2011 at 2:20 PM

STILLWATER MINE · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Stillwater Mining Company

Stillwater County, MT

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against stationary object

Investigator narrative

Employee was operating a 4 yd mucker, MU452, on the 38W Level & was found fatally injured. Investigation is currently in progress.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Load-Haul-Dump (Ug)
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Source of injury: ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220113110020 · Mine ID 2401490 Trainer view →