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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Fatal · 220251990020 · 07/12/2025 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nyrstar Netherlands Holdings B.V.
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
Mine
4000168

Narrative

Operator was conducting remoting activities in an area known as the 2025 area when a large rock contacted the cab. Operator was found in the cab out past the designated no-go line and sustained fatal injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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