Beltman fatality at RAY MINE (Asarco LLC), AZ, June 1, 2002

at 2:00 PM

On June 1, 2002, a beltman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at RAY MINE (Asarco LLC), AZ.

RAY MINE · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Asarco LLC (Grupo Mexico S A B de C V)

Gila County, AZ

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING #10 TRIPPER CONVEYOR AND GOT CAUGHT IN THE MECHANISM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Conveyor Belt
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220021640001 · Mine ID 0200150 Trainer view →