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Case study · MSHA Record #220113220012

Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store Keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning Plant Operator fatality

November 7, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Anderson Sand & Gravel LLC · Anderson Sand & Gravel · Clinton County, IA
Investigator narrative
Employee fell into jaw crusher, resulting in his death.
Record details
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Activity at time
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
26 years
Experience at this mine
26 years
Experience in this job
16 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220113220012 · Mine ID 1302166
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