Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220110180101

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

December 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Martinez Stone · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
San Saba County, TX
ClassificationFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
TypeCaught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Investigator narrative
Employee was changing right lift cylinder on the Gehl skid steer loader. Employee is believed to have been entering the cab when the fork dropped to the ground. The employee had his head caught between the frame of the skid steer and the arm to raise the forks.
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
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
4 years
Experience at this mine
0.1 years
Experience in this job
4 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220110180101 · Mine ID 4104848Trainer view →