Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220033140001

Bulldozer Operator, Universal Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer

October 30, 2003 at 7:50 AM
Michigan Bluestone · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Huron County, MI
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
ANOTHER EE WAS DRIVING A KAWASAKI K2110-II LOADER AND WAS BACKING UP WHEN INJ EE DROVE HIS S10 PICKUP BEHIND THE LOADER. THE IMPACT CAUSE IMMEDIATE DEATH TO THE EMPLOYEE. DRIVER OF THE L OADER WAS NOT INJURED.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
2 years
Experience at this mine
2 years
Experience in this job
2 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220033140001 · Mine ID 2003160Trainer view →