Utility Man

December 13, 2021 at 8:45 AM

Whitestone Mine #4 · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc (Imerys S A)

Pickens County, GA

Classification MACHINERY

Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Investigator narrative

Utility operator was found non-responsive with EE's clothing entangled in the drill steel of the roof bolter.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Roof Bolter, Nec
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: UNDERGROUND SHOP/OFFICE
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury: UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 4 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220213550007 · Mine ID 0900047 Trainer view →