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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Fatal · 220091810035 · 06/20/2009 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dow Chemical Company
Operator
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
Mine
1600970

Narrative

The investigation is not complete, but as of now it appears that the employee had washed the #2 drill and was rolling up the hose when a portion of the mine roof collapsed, striking and covering him with a section of the salt roof.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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