Laborer

August 21, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Portable Crusher #2 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: A & S Construction Co (John Paul Ary)

Pueblo County, CO

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

While lifting a VSI lid a strap broke. The lid struck the victim causing severe head trauma.

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 COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience: 0 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220232430028 · Mine ID 0503808 Trainer view →