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Case study · MSHA Record #220240680016

Haul/Off Road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber Tire Truck Driver fatality

March 1, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Swift Creek Mine · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien · Hamilton County, FL
Investigator narrative
During a pipe breaking operation by the float crew on the #5 Matrix line near the #8 Lift Pump, the Leaderman was struck by a pipe and suffered fatal injuries. The investigation of the accident by MSHA and the company is ongoing. Autopsy results are also pending.
Record details
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Activity at time
Hand Tools (Powered)
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience
18 years
Experience at this mine
18 years
Experience in this job
9 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Non-Metal
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