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March 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Calhoun Quarry #1 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Calhoun Quarry Inc (Jerome Sievers)

Jersey County, IL

Classification EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Type Struck by flying object

Investigator narrative

The detonator had a dead battery. In order to set off the shot, employee brought up a loader. The loader battery was used to set the shot off. Employee was unable to be inside the shelter provided for blasting.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Supervise
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Source of injury: BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience: 53 years
Experience at this mine: 40 years
Experience in this job: 40 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220250660018 · Mine ID 1100111 Trainer view →