Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220200800005

Master Mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor

February 29, 2020 at 9:33 AM
South Coast Materials, LLC · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Beauregard County, LA
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by flying object
Investigator narrative
Operator was priming Dredge pump with Jet line. When Operator closed the valve on Jet line, 2"" Cam Lock broke and struck operator.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Barge, Boat, Dredge
Subunit / location
DREDGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Source of injury
METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Total mining experience
8 years
Experience at this mine
5 years
Experience in this job
2 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220200800005 · Mine ID 1601557Trainer view →