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Case study · MSHA Record #220031270001

Weighman fatality

April 21, 2003 at 10:59 AM
North Marion Quarry #27116 · Martin Marietta Aggregates · Marion County, KS
Investigator narrative
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PINNNED BETWEEN THE FRONT BUMPER OF A PICKUP AND A FILING CABINET. THE PICKUP WAS DRIVEN BY THE PLANT MANAGER WHILE HAVING A SEIZURE. THE EE DIED AS A RESULT OF HER INJURI ES.
Record details
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Activity at time
Office And Lab Work, Clerical
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part affected
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience
15 years
Experience at this mine
15 years
Experience in this job
15 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Non-Metal
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