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Case study · MSHA Record #220042120073

Driller, Highwall Helper, Highwall Drill Helper fatality

July 19, 2004 at 10:00 PM
Macon Quarry · Florida Rock Industries Inc · Monroe County, GA
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEE WORKING NEAR EDGE OF HIGHWALL FELL 90 FEET AFTER SLIPPING OR STEPPING IN WRONG DIRECTION.
Record details
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Activity at time
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
21.04 years
Experience at this mine
0.06 years
Experience in this job
0.06 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220042120073 · Mine ID 0900015
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