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Case study · MSHA Record #220081610073

Haul/Off Road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber Tire Truck Driver, Transportation Truck Driver fatality

December 14, 2007 at 5:10 AM
NATIVIDAD PLANT · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc. · Monterey County, CA
Investigator narrative
The victim was found laying on the ground by the rear bulk trailer.
Record details
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Activity at time
Getting On Or Off Equipment
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Total mining experience
10.02 years
Experience at this mine
10.02 years
Experience in this job
9.85 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220081610073 · Mine ID 0400156
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