Front-End Loader

February 12, 1983 at 11:45 AM

Empire Mine · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company (Cleveland-Cliffs Inc)

Marquette County, MI

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Investigator narrative

MR HALVERSON WAS PINNED BETWEEN A 16" I BEAM SUPPORT COLUMAN AND AN EXPANDED METAL SIDE CAB GUARD ON A MAINTENANCE PUMP REPAIR VEHICLE, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO HIS HEAD AND CHEST.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Utility Truck, Water Trucks
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 15 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219830540103 · Mine ID 2001012 Trainer view →