Ledgeman/Hand

April 15, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Lucky Friday · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Hecla Limited (Hecla Mining Company)

Shoshone County, ID

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A ground/roof fall occurred in the 6150-15 West Stope completely burying an employee under 30 feet of rock.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Wet Down Working Place
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: VERTICAL SHAFT
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 26 years
Experience at this mine: 8 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220111170017 · Mine ID 1000088 Trainer view →