Fatality · MSHA Record #220011340048
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
May 5, 2001 at 2:00 PM
Operator: Ellis Farm (Charles W Ellis)
Wyoming County, PA
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
THE VICTIM WAS REPAIRING A SKID STEER LOADER WHEN THE HYDRAULICALLY-CONTROLLED LIFTING ARM WITH FORKS DROPPED, PINNING HIM TO GROUND
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Accident type
- Struck by falling object
- Source of injury
- FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 0.03 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.15 years
- Experience in this job
- 10 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220011340048 · Mine ID 3608983Trainer view →