Assayer

May 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM

Ahart's Hauling · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Ahart Gravel and Sand (Debbie F Ahart)

Calloway County, KY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Drowning

Investigator narrative

EE dug some holes in water, then the ground gave way and the excavator turner over onto side, trapping EE inside.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Power Shovel, Dragline
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Drowning
Source of injury: WATER
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 15 years
Experience at this mine: 15 years
Experience in this job: 15 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220081480034 · Mine ID 1519227 Trainer view →