The victim was on the 1290 level ramp waiting for a blast to be initiated. When the round was initiated, the concussion from the explosion traveled through a 3-inch diameter borehole, blowing small rock and debris onto the victim.
Fatality #8 - September 7, 2011
Lapse in Appropriations
Accident Classification: Explosives and Breaking Agents
Location: Kensington - Alaska
Mine Controller: Coeur Mining, Inc.
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Gold Ore
Incident Date/Time: September 7, 2011 06:50 am
PUBLIC NOTICE
This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident.
Please provide any information to Kenneth Poulson, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.
PRELIMINARY REPORT
The victim was on the 1290 level ramp waiting for a blast to be initiated. When the round was initiated, the concussion from the explosion traveled through a 3-inch diameter borehole, blowing small rock and debris onto the victim.
FATALITY ALERT
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY -On September 7, 2011, a 30 year-old miner with 1 year of experience was killed at an underground gold mine. The victim was on a ramp waiting for a blast to be initiated. When the round was initiated, small rock and debris traveled through a 3-inch diameter diamond borehole, striking him.
FINAL REPORT
MAI-2011-08
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR