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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Fatal · 220111170017 · 04/15/2011 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Wet down working place
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Hecla Limited
Mine
1000088

Narrative

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

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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