Maintenance Man

June 23, 2000 at 10:55 AM

ACCO STONE CO · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Salem Stone Corp (Doug Dalton)

Montgomery County, VA

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

MOVING A TIRE FROM TIRE STORAGE AREA TO BE LOADED ONTO BED OF TRUCK TO BE TRANSPORTED. TIRE FELL FROM CRANE THIS CAUSING DEATH OF OPERATOR.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 30 years
Experience at this mine: 30 years
Experience in this job: 30 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220001870001 · Mine ID 4400189 Trainer view →