Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220091590058

Front-End Loader, Scraper-Loader Operator, Pan Operator, Payloader, Scraper Rig Operator

May 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Active Minerals Attapulgite Mine · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Decatur County, GA
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
Employee followed none of the safety & company policies. Allowed his girlfriend on the property and up in the cab of the loader. Also, evidence is pointing to drugs or alcohol. Awaiting the toxicology report.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Inspect Equipment Or Mine
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Experience at this mine
0.17 years
Experience in this job
30 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220091590058 · Mine ID 0901192Trainer view →