Fatality · MSHA Record #219833110003

Laborer fatality at Aeci - Mining Division (Associated Electric Cooperative Inc), MO, November 1, 1983

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On November 1, 1983, a laborer was fatally injured in a machinery accident at Aeci - Mining Division (Associated Electric Cooperative Inc), MO.

Aeci - Mining Division · Surface · Coal

Operator: Associated Electric Cooperative Inc

Randolph County, MO

Classification MACHINERY

Type Fall from machine

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Investigator narrative

DRAGLINE GROUNDSMAN ATTEMPTED TO PASS IN FRONT OF THE 2570B DRAGLINE. THE RIGHT SHOE STRUCK REAR OF DOZER CAUSING IT TO FALL ACROSS THE DIGGING FACE OF THE DRAGLINE INTO THE PIT BELOW.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bulldozer
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Fall from machine
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 9 years
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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