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March 23, 2004 at 10:15 AM

JORDANVILLE PLANT · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Heidelberg Materials Northeast-NY LLC (Hanson PLC)

Herkimer County, NY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Drop ball on crane fell striking victim in the head.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 16 years
Experience at this mine: 16 years
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220040910008 · Mine ID 3000048 Trainer view →