Front-End Loader

October 9, 2016 at 3:10 PM

McLean/Stover Pit #1 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: A McLean & Son Trucking Inc (Andy B McLean)

Eaton County, MI

Classification MACHINERY

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

Investigator narrative

Per MSHA Preliminary Report: The screen plant was being attached to a front-end loader in preparation of being moved into the pit. The victim was proceeding to hook them together when the equipment moved, pinning the victim. The victim was later discovered injured and leaning against the loader bucket. The victim died of their injuries the following day.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Front-End Loader
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220175550002 · Mine ID 2003479 Trainer view →