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

December 9, 2010 at 10:15 AM

Chico 2 Quarry · Blue Star Materials LLC · Wise County, TX

Investigator narrative

Employee had a 2"" high pressure water line blow out. Pressure of the water pushed him over handrail, causing him to fall 34 feet. Employee landed on an electrical tray, then rolled off, falling to the ground. **EE was hospitalized multiple times due to his injuries and he died on July 26, 2012**

Record details

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Activity at time: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 34.06 years
Experience at this mine: 0.06 years
Experience in this job: 34 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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