Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220043510015

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

December 5, 2004 at 7:05 AM
Robinson Operation · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
White Pine County, NV
ClassificationFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING BOLTS ON THE ""DUTCHMAN"" ON AN ELECTRIC SHOVEL. THE DOOR OF THE DIPPER WAS BLOCKED OPEN WITH A METAL BAR THAT WAS WELDED IN PLACE. FOR REASONS UNDER INVESTIGATION, THE BLOCKING BECAME DISPLACED AND THE DOOR CLOSED, PINNING TWO EMPLOYEES BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DIPPER.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
11.19 years
Experience at this mine
0.19 years
Experience in this job
11.19 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220043510015 · Mine ID 2601916Trainer view →