Bulldozer Operator

March 12, 1984 at 12:30 PM

Volcanite · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Volcanite Ltd (Mc Clean James S)

Contractor on site: E4S

Hawaii County, HI

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

OPERATOR DROVE DOZER OFF EMBANKMENT.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Bulldozer
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 20 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219840790040 · Mine ID 5100086 Trainer view →