Laborer

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

Texto original en inglés de la MSHA

On August 21, 2023, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Matthew McCaghren, a 28 year-old laborer with eight days of mining experience, was fatally injured when a crusher lid that was being moved into place struck him. He died from his injuries on August 23, 2023.The accident occurred because the mine operator did not: 1) ensure that the miner stay clear of the suspended load, and 2) use a suitable lifting strap to hoist the lid.

1. The mine operator did not ensure that the miner stayed clear of the suspended load.

   Acción correctiva: The mine operator developed and implemented a new written procedure requiring all miners to stay clear of suspended loads. The mine operator trained all miners on this procedure.

2. The mine operator did not use a suitable lifting strap to hoist the lid.

   Acción correctiva: The mine operator developed and implemented a new written procedure for the use of suitable rigging devices for suspended loads. The mine operator put selected miners through training to be certified riggers who will be present during all lifts.

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Actividad al momento del incidente

Machine Maintenance

Subunidad / ubicación

STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT

Tipo de accidente

Golpeado por objeto que cae

Fuente de la lesión

METAL COVERS & GUARDS

Naturaleza de la lesión

CRUSHING

Parte del cuerpo afectada

HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS

Experiencia minera total

0 years

Experiencia en esta mina

0 years

Experiencia en este puesto

0 years

Grado de la lesión

FATALITY