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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 #7 - May 23, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Broken Bow Sand & Gravel , Oklahoma
    Mine Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
    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 Michael Dunlap, Lead Accident Investigator at 214-767-8401.

  • Fatality #8 - May 17, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Liberty Processing, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
    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 Andrew Sedlock, Lead Accident Investigator at 304-877-3900.

  • Fatality #9 - May 15, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Gibson South, Indiana
    Mine Controller: Alliance 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 Dean Cripps, Lead Accident Investigator at 618-439-4355.

  • Fatality #6 - May 15, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Sterling Materials, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Boone Trust, Samuel A.B. (Alex) Boone Trustee
    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 Michael Evans, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7294.

  • Fatality #7 - April 25, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: KC #1, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: James River Coal Company
    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 Steavan Caudill, Lead Accident Investigator at 606-785-4191.

  • Fatality #5 - April 11, 2012
    Accident Classification: Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind
    Location: Lemon Springs, North Carolina
    Mine Controller: R G Kirkpatrick Sr.
    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 Billy Handshoe, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7296.

  • Fatality #6 - March 23, 2012
    Accident Classification: Electrical
    Location: Shoal Creek Mine, Alabama
    Mine Controller: Drummond Company 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 Joe Turner, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-388-0285.

  • Fatality #4 - March 20, 2012
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: Vortex Mine, Montana
    Mine Controller: Laurie L Roberts
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Gemstones
    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 Sidney Garay, Lead Accident Investigator at 303-231-5465.

  • Fatality #5 - March 17, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Salt Run Mine #1, Ohio
    Mine Controller: Robert E Murray
    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 Thomas Tamasco , Lead Accident Investigator at 304-225-6800.

  • Fatality #4 - March 10, 2012
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: Kingston No. 2, 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 Lee Barker , Lead Accident Investigator at 304-877-3900 ext. 13.

  • Fatality #3 - March 3, 2012
    Accident Classification: Handling Material
    Location: Timber Tree #9, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: John H Parton
    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 Robert Ashworth, Lead Accident Investigator at 606-438-0897.

  • Fatality #2 - February 26, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Calvert City Terminal LLC, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: John F Hunt III
    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 Curtis R. Hardison, Lead Accident Investigator at 270-821-4180 ext. 1261.

  • Fatality #3 - February 22, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: WHITE ROCK QUARRIES, Florida
    Mine Controller: Vecellio Group 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 Jeffrey Phillips, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7296.

  • Fatality #2 - February 14, 2012
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: Rare Red Rock, Alabama
    Mine Controller: Tanya Fuller
    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 Michael Evans, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7294.

  • Fatality #1 - January 27, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Security Quarry, Maryland
    Mine Controller: Holcim Ltd
    Mine Type: Facility
    Mined Material: Cement
    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 Reecle Horn, Lead Accident Investigator at 724-772-2334.

  • Fatality #1 - January 11, 2012
    Accident Classification: Exploding Vessels Under Pressure
    Location: Buchanan Mine #1, 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 Jason Hess, Lead Accident Investigator at 276-679-0230.

  • Fatality #16 - December 15, 2011
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Damascuse 535 Crushing, Pennsylvania
    Mine Controller: Timothy M Smith
    Mine Type: Facility
    Mined Material: Crushed and Broken Stone, Not Elsewhere Classified
    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 #15 - December 8, 2011
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: 43491, Minnesota
    Mine Controller: MDU Resources Group Inc
    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 James Hines, Lead Accident Investigator at 218-720-5448.

  • Fatality #23 - December 7, 2011
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: Fairbanks No. 4, Virginia
    Mine Controller: Wesley D. Burke
    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 Wade Gardner, Lead Accident Investigator at 276-679-0230.

  • Fatality #22 - December 3, 2011
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Oxford Mining #3, Ohio
    Mine Controller: Oxford Resources Partners, LP
    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 Joedy Gutta, Lead Accident Investigator at 304-225-6800.

  • Fatality #14 - November 17, 2011
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Lucky Friday, Idaho
    Mine Controller: Hecla Mining Company
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Silver 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 Rod Gust, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.

  • Fatality #13 - November 7, 2011
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Anderson Sand & Gravel, Iowa
    Mine Controller: Bruce A Anderson
    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 Thaddeus Sichmeller, Lead Accident Investigator at 218-720-5448.

  • Fatality #20 - November 7, 2011
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Mine No 9, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Harold E Akers; Jim D Akers
    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 James A. Lundy, Lead Accident Investigator at 606-546-5123.

  • Fatality #21 - November 2, 2011
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Mill Branch, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Thomas R 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 #12 - October 31, 2011
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: STILLWATER MINE, Montana
    Mine Controller: Stillwater Mining Company
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Platinum Group 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 Mike H. Tromble, Lead Accident Investigator at 303-231-5465.

  • Fatality #11 - October 28, 2011
    Accident Classification: Other
    Location: South Area , Nevada
    Mine Controller: Newmont Mining Corp
    Mine Type: Surface
    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 #18 & #19 - October 28, 2011
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: Equality, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Armstrong Energy Inc.
    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 Bill Barnwell, Lead Accident Investigator at 270-256-0400.

  • Fatality #17 - October 17, 2011
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Shoemaker Mine, 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 Todd Anderson, Lead Accident Investigator at 724-570-4731.

  • Fatality #16 - October 7, 2011
    Accident Classification: Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind
    Location: Mine No 1, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Curtis Laws
    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 Kevin Doan, Lead Accident Investigator at 606-573-3400.

  • Fatality #10 - September 23, 2011
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Freedom Pit, New York
    Mine Controller: Lafarge S A
    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 Thomas Shilling, Lead Accident Investigator at 724-772-2334.

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