Salado Operations, Lometa Metal/Non-Metal

Operator hired contractor ee for the first time to replace tires on a Case 721 wheel loader. He was to supply all parts, tools, equipment, and labor. Experienced miner escorted contractor to the wheel loader. Contractor did not inform operator of any hazards that might be created by his works. He was underneath loader when the loader fell off two jacks onto him.

Employee was placing wire around a pallet of stone. He disreguarded the backup alarm of a Case 95XT skid steer loader that was moving in reverse. The employee disreguarded his safety training to yield the right-of-way to moving equipment. As a result, he was struck by the loader and died from his injuries.