Front-End Loader, Scraper-Loader Operator, Pan Operator, Payloader, Scraper Rig Operator

A front-end loader operator was attempting to clear a buildup of sand from a stacker conveyor belt's tailpiece when the operator's arm became entangled. The victim was air lifted to a trauma center where the victim died a week later.

Activity at time of incident

Handling Coal, Rock, Ore

Subunit / location

STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT

Accident type

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Source of injury

BELT CONVEYORS

Nature of injury

CRUSHING

Total mining experience

8 years

Experience at this mine

8 years

Experience in this job

8 years

Degree of injury

FATALITY