Fatality · MSHA Record #220113480014
Bulldozer Operator, Universal Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer
December 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck against stationary object
Investigator narrative
EE was shoving top soil away from the highwall. He backed up over and through an 8 foot berm that had been constructed at the edge of the highwall. The dozer went over the wall rolling over and throwing him out of the cab.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Bulldozer
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Accident type
- Struck against stationary object
- Source of injury
- GROUND
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 35 years
- Experience at this mine
- 17 years
- Experience in this job
- 35 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220113480014 · Mine ID 3304336Trainer view →