Front-End Loader Operator

January 7, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Lake Lynn Quarry 1366 · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Laurel Aggregates of Delaware LLC (Arcosa, Inc)

Fayette County, PA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A miner was fatally injured when material fell from the roof of the mine, striking the cab of the front end loader the miner was operating.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Front-End Loader
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: FACE
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 15 years
Experience at this mine: 15 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220220180005 · Mine ID 3608891 Trainer view →