Forklift Operator

October 1, 2003 at 10:55 AM

HOLLY PIT · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Eastern Colorado Aggregates (James H Kirkland)

Prowers County, CO

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Drowning

Investigator narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A FORKLIFT. THE GROUND SLOUGHED OFF SENDING THE EMPLOYEE AND THE FORKLIFT INTO THE POND.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Fork Lift
Subunit / location: DREDGE
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Drowning
Source of injury: WATER
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 11 years
Experience at this mine: 11 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220032870008 · Mine ID 0504537 Trainer view →