Bulldozer Operator

August 2, 2019 at 11:50 AM

Smoky Canyon Mine · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: J R Simplot Company (Scott Simplot)

Caribou County, ID

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

Employee maintaining equipment in mobile fuel truck lost power and brakes moving down a steep grade resulting in over-turned truck.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 16 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 6 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220192190015 · Mine ID 1001590 Trainer view →