Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220142720036

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

September 26, 2014 at 7:05 AM
HOCKLEY MINE · Underground · Metal/Nonmetal
Harris County, TX
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
The accident occurred while performing maintenance on a forklift. Injury occurred when the forklift apparently moved, crushing the miner between forklift and wooden support column. Specific details are currently under investigation.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
1.94 years
Experience at this mine
1.94 years
Experience in this job
1.94 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220142720036 · Mine ID 4102478Trainer view →