Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220103470050

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

November 30, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Portable Crusher · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Whitman County, WA
ClassificationFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Maintenance was being performed on 10 wheel truck. It appears that the chain slipped causing the truck to fall striking the victim. The victim died from possible internal injuries. Still awaiting Coroner's and MSHA's finding to complete the investigation.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
3.38 years
Experience at this mine
3.38 years
Experience in this job
3.38 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220103470050 · Mine ID 4503112Trainer view →