Fatality · MSHA Record #220043510015
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
December 5, 2004 at 7:05 AM
Operator: Robinson Nevada Mining Company (Quadra Mining Ltd)
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 →