Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220192350016

Dryer Operator, Kiln Operator, Dry Plant Operator, Fluid Operator, Bed Dryer Operator

August 20, 2019 at 8:00 AM
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Investigator narrative
An employee was in the process of removing a metal dumpster from the bottom floor of our truck unloading building using a hoist. When they removed the dumpster from the building the hand rail was not put back into position and the employee fell into the lifting bay of the hoist. Fall was approximately 37 feet to the bottom level.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury
ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
0.46 years
Experience at this mine
0.46 years
Experience in this job
0.46 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220192350016 · Mine ID 3608567Trainer view →