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Case study · MSHA Record #220001870001

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech fatality

June 23, 2000 at 10:55 AM
ACCO STONE CO · Salem Stone Corp · Montgomery County, VA
Investigator narrative
MOVING A TIRE FROM TIRE STORAGE AREA TO BE LOADED ONTO BED OF TRUCK TO BE TRANSPORTED. TIRE FELL FROM CRANE THIS CAUSING DEATH OF OPERATOR.
Record details
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Activity at time
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
30 years
Experience at this mine
30 years
Experience in this job
30.21 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220001870001 · Mine ID 4400189
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