Haul/Off Road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber Tire Truck Driver

Truck Driver in TDW060 pulled over and stopped at a curve in the road, partially off the road, which created a blind spot. Loader Operator in 3LV025 was driving in the same direction of the truck. As the Loader Operator passed the truck the Truck Driver was struck and killed.

Texto original en inglés de la MSHA

On September 18, 2024, at 9:24 a.m., David Brace, a 68-year-old truck driver with 45 years of mining experience, died when a front-end loader struck him. The accident occurred because the mine operator did not: 1) ensure the front-end loader operator could safely perform the assigned task, and 2) ensure the front-end loader was operated at speeds consistent with visibility and traffic conditions.

1. The mine operator did not ensure the front-end loader operator could safely perform the assigned task.

   Acción correctiva: The mine operator updated their training plan and trained all mobile equipment operators to ensure they are adequately task trained to safely operate the Volvo L180H front-end loader.

2. The mine operator did not ensure the front-end loader was operated at speeds consistent with visibility and traffic conditions.

   Acción correctiva: The mine operator installed signs around the mine site alerting persons of restricted clearance, blind spots, and restricted areas. The mine operator developed and implemented a written procedure requiring equipment operators to slow down when passing vehicles and maintain additional distances between equipment. The mine operator trained all front-end loader operators to travel with the bucket in an appropriate position according to the manufacturer’s manual. Additionally, the mine operator updated the site-specific hazard awareness training to require all miners to wear high visibility vests/shirts, and to require vehicle/equipment operators to establish eye contact with other nearby vehicle/equipment operators prior to exiting a vehicle/equipment.

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Hallazgos del informe final de investigación de la MSHA, que sustituye la narrativa preliminar anterior.

Actividad al momento del incidente

Unknown

Subunidad / ubicación

STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT

Tipo de accidente

Golpeado por objeto motorizado en movimiento

Fuente de la lesión

SURFACE MINING MACHINES

Naturaleza de la lesión

MULTIPLE INJURIES

Parte del cuerpo afectada

MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)

Experiencia minera total

45 years

Experiencia en esta mina

45 years

Experiencia en este puesto

45 years

Grado de la lesión

FATALITY