Front-End Loader fatality at Crusher 2 (Tri-City Paving, Inc.), MN, October 4, 1983

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On October 4, 1983, a front-end loader was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Crusher 2 (Tri-City Paving, Inc.), MN.

Crusher 2 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Tri-City Paving, Inc. (John D Surma et al)

Morrison County, MN

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

GRAVEL BANK CAVED ON LOADER.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Front-End Loader
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219832900183 · Mine ID 2102824 Trainer view →