Fatality · MSHA Record #220000310001

Mine Manager fatality at Arkansas Operations Mill (Alcoa World Alumina Llc), AR, January 21, 2000

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On January 21, 2000, a mine manager was fatally injured in a machinery accident at Arkansas Operations Mill (Alcoa World Alumina Llc), AR.

Arkansas Operations Mill · Facility · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Alcoa World Alumina Llc (Alcoa Inc)

Contractor on site: XSC

Saline County, AR

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

DEMOLITION OF STEEL STRUCTURE USING CUT PULL AND DROP METHOD. A PIECE BECAME LOOSE AND ROLLED UNTIL IT HIT THE DECEASED.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Observe Operations
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220000310001 · Mine ID 0300257 Trainer view →