Fatality · MSHA Record #220103070029

Bulldozer Operator fatality at Wheeler Rock Quarry (Wheeler Construction Company Inc), KS, October 7, 2010

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On October 7, 2010, a bulldozer operator was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Wheeler Rock Quarry (Wheeler Construction Company Inc), KS.

Wheeler Rock Quarry · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Wheeler Construction Company Inc (Ralph H Wheeler)

Leavenworth County, KS

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Investigator narrative

Haul truck was dumping a load of dirt when the dozer operator approched from blind side to get driver's attention when he was struck by the truck and was fatally injured.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 20 years
Experience in this job: 20 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220103070029 · Mine ID 1401723 Trainer view →