1951: Miner killed instantly in massive rockslide
Summary
Accident Taskee Missouri in Taskee, Missouri: Hillary M. Howell, 51, was digging into the side of a 150‐foot‐deep pit at the Fox Den mine near Taskee when tons of earth and stone broke loose from the rim, crushing him and his dragline shovel. The rockslide killed him instantly and required other miners to dig through yards of dirt to recover his body.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hillary M. Howell | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
1951: Miner killed instantly in massive rockslide