Workplace Accidents

Miner killed at Gateway Eagle Mine

On behalf of Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC | Jun 16, 2017 | Mine Accidents, Workplace Accidents

The state's Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training is investigating the death of Rodney S. Osborne, 32, of Artie. The mine is shut down until investigation is completed. The accident occurred Tuesday morning, June 15 at Gateway Eagle Mine in Boone County....

Roof collapse in Iowa limestone mine kills miner

On behalf of Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC | Jan 27, 2017 | Workplace Accidents

An accident at the Linwood mine in Buffalo, Iowa, has killed a mine truck operator. The victim was identified as Ronald Trich Jr., 52, of Rock Island, Illinois. He was found on January 25, 2017, buried under rock in a remote part of the mine where no mining operations...