Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman fatality

December 13, 2004 at 11:15 AM

McKelligon Canyon · Jobe Concrete Products Inc · El Paso County, TX

Investigator narrative

The individual was discovered in a structure designed to settle aggregate fines. His job duties involved keeping the area clean from spillage & debris. The Structure wall is over 4 feet high and there was no reason for the individual to have access to the top of the structure. He was discovered floating in the structure.

Record details

Classification: OTHER
Accident type: Drowning
Activity at time: Unknown
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: WATER
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Total mining experience: 4.08 years
Experience at this mine: 4.08 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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