Master Mechanic fatality at Perry (Memphis Stone & Gravel Company), MS, August 13, 2026

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On August 13, 2026, a master mechanic was fatally injured in a slip or fall of person accident at Perry (Memphis Stone & Gravel Company), MS.

Perry · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Memphis Stone & Gravel Company (Granite Construction Inc)

Tate County, MS

Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Type Fall from machine

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Investigator narrative

Employee was completing maintenance task and was fatally buried.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Fall from machine
Source of injury: BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 23 years
Experience at this mine: 23 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220262360006 · Mine ID 2200763 Trainer view →