Outside Foreman fatality at 43322 (Tri-City Paving, Inc.), MN, October 28, 2005

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On October 28, 2005, an outside foreman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at 43322 (Tri-City Paving, Inc.), MN.

43322 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Tri-City Paving, Inc. (Daniel J Surma; John D Surma)

Morrison County, MN

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

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

Investigator narrative

Two employees were repositioning a conveyor. One was on the loader which was pulling the conveyor. The victim was directing and somehow got caught under the conveyor tire, crushing him.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Move Non-Self-Propelled Equip
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience: 7 years
Experience at this mine: 7 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220053110029 · Mine ID 2103129 Trainer view →