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February 16, 2001 at 3:30 PM

CEMEX - Paiute Pit · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: RMC Nevada, Inc. (RMC Group PLC)

Washoe County, NV

Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Type Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Investigator narrative

FATALITY. NO GUARD ON OPENING OF AN ELEVATED WALKWAY. VICTIM FAILED TO FOLLOW COMPANY FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM. DID NOT WEAR SAFETY HARNESS & LANYARD & STEPPED THROUGH OPENING IN THE WALKWAY. FALL PROTECTION SIGNS WERE PLACED IN ALL AREAS WITH HAZARDS

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Surface Construction, Nec
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury: FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 21 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220010610001 · Mine ID 2600789 Trainer view →