Fatality · MSHA Record #220053330016
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
November 18, 2005 at 1:55 PM
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Investigator narrative
Disassembling a crushing plant. two employees were attempting to remove the motor that drove the hazmac crusher by using a boom truck. The motor became stuck on the motor mount bolts that had been cut off using a torch. The employees then tried to pry it from its stuck position when it freed and came forward.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
- Accident type
- Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Source of injury
- MOTORS
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 33.08 years
- Experience at this mine
- 10 years
- Experience in this job
- 33.08 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220053330016 · Mine ID 4000029Trainer view →