Welder (Shop)

October 9, 2008 at 2:35 PM

South Area · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Newmont USA Limited (Newmont Corporation)

Eureka County, NV

Classification FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Two employees (welders) were dismantling a large tool rack. The welders were cutting 8'X4"X1/4" plate steel from the frame. The rack became unstable and tipped over on top of the employees. One employee sustained fatal injuries and the other received injuries to his back and legs.

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: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 21 years
Experience at this mine: 21 years
Experience in this job: 18 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220082890006 · Mine ID 2600500 Trainer view →