Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220013240038

Beltman, Conveyor Man, Conveyor Belt Worker, Mobile Bridge Carrierman, Feeder Operator, Conveyor Rider

November 9, 2001 at 9:40 AM
Durbin Plant · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Los Angeles County, CA
ClassificationOTHER
TypeDrowning
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HIGH PRESSURE WATER HOSE TO WASH OUT ACCUMULATED MATERIAL BELOW CONVEYER #11 (FLOATING) AND TAILPULLEY CONVEYER #4 (LAND)APPARENTLY FELL IN WATER PIT WHILE NOT WEARING A LIFE JACKET.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location
DREDGE
Accident type
Drowning
Source of injury
WATER
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Total mining experience
13.38 years
Experience at this mine
0.86 years
Experience in this job
0.86 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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