Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220235550001

Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman

April 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM
South Pittsburg Stone #2 · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Marion County, TN
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by flying object
Investigator narrative
The victim was mounting a haul truck tire on a rim when a rim locking ring dislodged and struck employee, causing fatal injuries.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Source of injury
METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
10 years
Experience at this mine
0.02 years
Experience in this job
20 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220235550001 · Mine ID 4003591Trainer view →