Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220232430028

Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman

August 21, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Portable Crusher #2 · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Pueblo County, CO
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
While lifting a VSI lid a strap broke. The lid struck the victim causing severe head trauma.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Total mining experience
0.02 years
Experience at this mine
0.02 years
Experience in this job
0.02 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220232430028 · Mine ID 0503808Trainer view →