Front-End Loader

July 29, 2020 at 10:08 AM

Gravel Pit · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Fox Creek Aggregates (James S. Peterson)

Wright County, MO

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Investigator narrative

A front-end loader operator was attempting to clear a buildup of sand from a stacker conveyor belt's tailpiece when the operator's arm became entangled. The victim was air lifted to a trauma center where the victim died a week later.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Coal, Rock, Ore
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: ARM,NEC
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 8 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220205550001 · Mine ID 2302361 Trainer view →