Bulldozer Operator

EE was cutting grass with 7300 compact track loader w/attached brush hog. For some unknown reason the machine lost traction and slid down small embankment into water. Cause of incident unknown at this time. Compliance with rules/reg not a factor, mining equip/system unknown to be a factor, but was used, PPE not a factor, job skills/miner proficiency/training/attitude not a factor.

Texto original en inglés de la MSHA

1. The mine operator did not have adequate procedures for mowing the bank of the impoundment. The victim was working alone and was not wearing a lifejacket.

   Acción correctiva: The mine operator has modified the hazard training outline for contractors working on mine property to include the following safety precautions; No work is to be done near a water hazard alone or without a lifejacket and no work is to be done by contractors without the operator being made aware of the contractor’s presence on the property.

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

Actividad al momento del incidente

Front-End Loader

Subunidad / ubicación

MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT

Tipo de accidente

Ahogamiento

Fuente de la lesión

WATER

Naturaleza de la lesión

SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN

Parte del cuerpo afectada

BODY SYSTEMS

Experiencia minera total

35 years

Experiencia en esta mina

5 years

Experiencia en este puesto

12 years

Grado de la lesión

FATALITY