Fatality · MSHA Record #220082940042
Bulldozer Operator, Universal Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer
September 19, 2008 at 3:00 PM
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
While working a steep backfill slope doing reclaimation work, the dozer operator was unable to maintain control, resulting in rollover of dozer approx 4-5 times. Although wearing seatbelt, a broken back and swelling of C-spine resulted, causing loss of sensation and paralysis.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Bulldozer
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Accident type
- Struck against a moving object
- Source of injury
- SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 42 years
- Experience at this mine
- 2 years
- Experience in this job
- 40 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220082940042 · Mine ID 4606870Trainer view →