Bulldozer Operator

February 27, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Patterson Road · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Michigan Paving and Materials Company (CRH PLC)

Allegan County, MI

Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

Four employees were installing a steel plate. The plate was 20' wide x 8' high x 1" thick. A small loader put the forks against the plate 5 feet up. The operator re-position the forks 3 feet lower so employee 1 could stand on forks and get a better reach. The plate became unstable and fell on top of employee 1, pinning the employee.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
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 COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 1 year
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220200640014 · Mine ID 2002995 Trainer view →