Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220052200036

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

August 1, 2005 at 10:30 AM
Halverson Gravel Pit · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Archuleta County, CO
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
EE WAS FATALLY INJURED.HE WAS CAUGHT IN THE 1ST RETURN IDLER AFTER THE HEAD PULLEY OF THE PRODUCT BELT UNDER THE SAND SCREEN. HIS SHOVEL WAS FOUND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF RET ROLLER & IDLER, HIS HARD HAT WAS FOUND WEDGED IN THE CONVEYOR FRAME OF THE PULLEY SIDE OF RET IDLER. THE PLANT OPERATOR DISCOVERED THE VICTIM DURING A CHECK OF EQUIP. PLANT OPERATOR SHUT DOWN PLANT,
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Hand Load, Hand Shoveling
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
0.15 years
Experience at this mine
0.15 years
Experience in this job
0.15 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220052200036 · Mine ID 0504646Trainer view →