Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220062300033

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

August 17, 2006 at 7:10 PM
CUSHENBURY PLANT · Facility · Metal/Nonmetal
San Bernardino County, CA
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Investigator narrative
Plywood was covering the manhole inside the kiln. The EE pushed the plywoood forward and walked through the manhole, falling approximately 20'. (The victim died August 21, 2006 as a result of his injuries.)
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Total mining experience
5.5 years
Experience at this mine
0.02 years
Experience in this job
5.5 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220062300033 · Mine ID 0400157Trainer view →