Belt Foreman

January 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Apex Quarry and Plant · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc. (Lhoist Group)

Clark County, NV

Classification MACHINERY

Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Investigator narrative

Employee worked as lead maintenance mechanic. Believed on morning of accident, Employee went to area Kiln 2 Preheater, Ram 4 to respond to work order. Employee had two-way radio. No witness to accident. Unknown whether employee was inspecting work or performing work on the No 4 ram. Initial examination suggests Employee was injured when ram activated. Ram was not locked out.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: KILNS,MELT FURNACE,RETORT
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 6 years
Experience at this mine: 6 years
Experience in this job: 6 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220130310025 · Mine ID 2600081 Trainer view →