Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220213080014

Welder (Non-Shop)

October 20, 2021 at 9:37 AM
Wegenhoft Plant · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Fayette County, TX
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by powered moving object
Investigator narrative
An employee was fatally injured during maintenance work on the hopper. EE was operating a CAT forklift in close proximity to a Volvo excavator. EE exited the vehicle without notifying the other employees working in the area. Other employees stated they heard a ""pop"" and found the forklift operator unconscious next to the fork of the forklift.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
12 years
Experience at this mine
12 years
Experience in this job
20 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220213080014 · Mine ID 4102916Trainer view →