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Case study · MSHA Record #220231460013

Bulldozer Operator fatality

May 16, 2023 at 11:15 PM
San Miguel Lignite Mine · NACG Texas, Inc. · Atascosa County, TX
Investigator narrative
While SC0539 Bulldozer was traveling on 1B Ramp, a large volume of material entered the road and contacted the bulldozer.
Record details
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Activity at time
Bulldozer
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
LANDSLIDE (SURF ONLY)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part affected
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience
10 years
Experience at this mine
10 years
Experience in this job
10 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Coal
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