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Fatality Reports

MSHA investigates each mining fatality and prepares the following documents to alert the mining community and prevent similar occurrences.
• Fatality Alert - describes the accident and lists best practices that may have prevented it
• Preliminary Report - initial report with brief description
• Final Report - investigative findings, including root causes and enforcement actions

Some deaths on mining property are determined to be unrelated to mining activity and are not included in MSHA’s fatality statistics - See recent “non-chargeable” fatalities:

  • Fatality #10 - August 5, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: MJL Crushing LLC, New York
    Mine Controller: Michael J. Lyndaker
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Matthew Mattison, Lead Accident Investigator at 724-772-2334.

  • Fatality #11 - July 31, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Amerikohl Strips, Pennsylvania
    Mine Controller: John M Stilley
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Lead Investigator Craig Mikulski, 724-925-5150.

  • Fatality #23 - July 10, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Troy Plant, Tennessee
    Mine Controller: John H Ford
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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: 

    Jeffrey Phillips, Lead Accident Investigator
    Phone: 205-290-7294

  • Fatality #14 - July 3, 2013
    Accident Classification: Other
    Location: Maple Creek Preparation Plant, Pennsylvania
    Mine Controller: Robert E Murray
    Mine Type: Facility
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Lead Investigator Walter R. Young, 724-627-5558 ext. 234.

    Chargeback Date: September 04, 2013

    (Determined to be Chargeable September 4, 2013)
  • Fatality #10 - July 2, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground, Illinois
    Mine Controller: Peabody Energy
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Lead Investigator is Harry Wilcox, 618-997-0584.

  • Fatality #9 - June 13, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Stevens Creek Quarry, California
    Mine Controller: Richard Voss
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Stone NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Chad Hilde, Lead Accident Investigator, at 707-447-9844.

  • Fatality #9 - June 6, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: No 7 Mine, Alabama
    Mine Controller: Walter Energy Incorporated
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Lead Investigator is Gregory D. Willis, 205-424-0247.

  • Fatality #8 - June 2, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Exodus, Nevada
    Mine Controller: Newmont Mining Corp
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Gold Ore
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Joel Dozier, Lead Accident Investigator, at 707-447-9844.

  • Fatality #7 - May 17, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Questa Mine & Mill , New Mexico
    Mine Controller: Chevron Corporation
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Molybdenum Ore
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 William Odell, Lead Accident Investigator, at 214-767-8401.

  • Fatality #6 - April 27, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: ACG Materials-Shamrock, Texas
    Mine Controller: Charles W Harrison Jr
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Gypsum
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Maria Rich, Lead Accident Investigator, at 214-767-8401.

  • Fatality #5 - April 16, 2013
    Accident Classification: Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind
    Location: Cote Blanche Mine , Louisiana
    Mine Controller: Compass Minerals International, Inc.
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Salt
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Michael VanDorn, Lead Accident Investigator, at 214-767-8401.

  • Fatality #4 - April 4, 2013
    Accident Classification: Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind
    Location: Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc , Arizona
    Mine Controller: Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Copper Ore NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 David Small, Lead Accident Investigator at 303-231-5465.

  • Fatality #3 - March 27, 2013
    Accident Classification: Explosives and Breaking Agents
    Location: North Stone , Missouri
    Mine Controller: Fred Weber, Inc.
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 David Weaver, Lead Accident Investigator at 214-767-8401.

  • Fatality #8 - March 22, 2013
    Accident Classification: Fall of Roof or Back
    Location: Castle Valley Mine #4, Utah
    Mine Controller: Rhino Resource Partners LP
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Phil Gibson #(970) 620-0340 cell.

  • Fatality #7 - March 13, 2013
    Accident Classification: Fall of Roof or Back
    Location: Peerless Rachel Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Darius L. Barker, D4 Specialist-Roof Control/AI, Mt. Hope, WV 304-877-3900, extension 133.

  • Fatality #6 - February 19, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Affinity Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Metinvest B V
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Larry Hedrick, D4 Specialist-Electrical/AI, Mt. Hope, WV 304-877-3900, extension 170.

  • Fatality #4 - February 13, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Prairie Eagle South Underground Mine, Illinois
    Mine Controller: Arch Coal Inc.; Franklin D. Robertson; James O. Bunn
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Harry Wilcox, Benton, IL Field Office, Phone - 618-439-4355.

  • Fatality #5 - February 12, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Loveridge #22, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: CONSOL Energy Inc.
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Richard Vincent, Lead Investigator, 304-842-0610.

  • Fatality #3 - February 7, 2013
    Accident Classification: Hoisting
    Location: Affinity Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Metinvest B V
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Rick Hayhurst, CMI/AI, Summersville, WV, Phone - 304-872-4001, extension 106.

  • Fatality #2 - February 6, 2013
    Accident Classification: Exploding Vessels Under Pressure
    Location: Begley Resources #1, Five Mile Prep Plant & Refuse Impoundment/West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
    Mine Type: Facility
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Vince Nicolau, Lead Accident Investigator at 304-877-3900 extension 153.

  • Fatality #1 - January 26, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Begley Resources #1, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Amy C Hamilton
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 David Faulkner, Lead Accident Investigator at 606-546-5123.

  • Fatality #2 - January 21, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Apex Quarry and Plant, Nevada
    Mine Controller: Lhoist Group
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Lime
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Jerry Hulsey, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.

  • Fatality #1 - January 7, 2013
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: THREE RIVERS QUARRY, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Lafarge S A
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC
    Amendments:
    (Victim Died January 19, 2013)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Michael Evans, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7294.

  • Fatality #20 - December 14, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Choctaw Mine, Alabama
    Mine Controller: Walter Energy Incorporated
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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:

    Lead Investigator, Willaim Harbin
    Phone: 205-290-7302

    Chargeback Date: July 08, 2013

    Reason for Amendment: Mr. Key arrived at Baptist Medical Center-Walker on 12/14/2012, at 15:30 and was transferred to U.A.B. Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama by ambulance on 12/15/2012, at 02:30. Mr. Key later died of injuries sustained from a fall from the rock truck. 
  • Fatality #19 - November 30, 2012
    Accident Classification: Other
    Location: Robinson Run No 95, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: CONSOL Energy Inc.
    Mine Type: Surface of Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Mike Stark, Lead Investigator, 304-225-6800.

  • Fatality #18 - November 30, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Pocahontas Mine , West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Inc.
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Keith Stone, Lead Investigator, 304-877-3900 ext. 137.

  • Fatality #17 - November 17, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Willow Lake Portal, Willow Lake Portal, Illinois
    Mine Controller: Peabody Energy
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Dean R. Cripps, Lead Investigator, 618-439-4355.

  • Fatality #17 - November 1, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: MT MARION PIT AND MILL, New York
    Mine Controller: Northeast Solite Corp
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Common Shale
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Andrew Bower, Lead Accident Investigator at 724-772-2334.

  • Fatality #16 - October 24, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Weeping Water Mine, Nebraska
    Mine Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    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 Mike Tromble, Lead Accident Investigator at 303-231-5465.

  • Fatality #15 - October 10, 2012
    Accident Classification: Other
    Location: MAIN PROCESSING PLANT, Georgia
    Mine Controller: J Eric Tillirson
    Mined Material: Kaolin and Ball Clay
    Amendments:
    Based on MSHA's investigation and the finding of the death certificate, MSHA concluded that the miner died from natural causes and that the fatality is not chargeable.

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