Fatality · MSHA Record #220131930001
Bulldozer Operator, Universal Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer
July 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Operator: Maple Creek Mining Incorporated (Robert E Murray)
Washington County, PA
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeDrowning
Investigator narrative
EE was cutting grass with 7300 compact track loader w/attached brush hog. For some unknown reason the machine lost traction and slid down small embankment into water. Cause of incident unknown at this time. Compliance with rules/reg not a factor, mining equip/system unknown to be a factor, but was used, PPE not a factor, job skills/miner proficiency/training/attitude not a factor.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Front-End Loader
- Subunit / location
- MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
- Accident type
- Drowning
- Source of injury
- WATER
- Nature of injury
- SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- Total mining experience
- 35 years
- Experience at this mine
- 5 years
- Experience in this job
- 12 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220131930001 · Mine ID 3600968Trainer view →