Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach Operator

As an employee was leaving work for the day employee ran into a gate that was partially open and this resulted in the driver's death.

Texto original en inglés de la MSHA

On April 22, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Robert Earl Beam, a 53-year-old dredge operator with over 6 years of experience, died when his personal vehicle struck a partially closed gate on the mine road. The fatality occurred because the mine operator did not assure that the manual swing barrier gate was secured to prevent unintentional movement, especially during windy conditions.

1. The mine operator did not assure that the manual barrier gate was securely fastened in the open position.

   Acción correctiva: The mine operator has secured all barrier gates on mine property with a chain or strap attached to a post. Additionally, the mine operator painted all of the barrier gates, applied reflective tape to the gates, and installed signs on the approaches to the gates to warn drivers that gates are near. Further, the mine operator developed a written policy that all barrier gates on mine property must remain open and secured during normal business hours. When a barrier gate is in need of any work, a supervisor will be made aware of the situation and will implement necessary corrective action.

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Actividad al momento del incidente

Utility Truck, Water Trucks

Subunidad / ubicación

DREDGE

Tipo de accidente

Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Fuente de la lesión

METAL COVERS & GUARDS

Naturaleza de la lesión

CRUSHING

Parte del cuerpo afectada

CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)

Experiencia minera total

6 years

Experiencia en esta mina

2 years

Experiencia en este puesto

2 years

Grado de la lesión

FATALITY