Crane Operator

June 24, 1985 at 2:45 PM

Ouray County Gravel Pit · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: County Of Ouray Colorado (Ouray County-CO)

Ouray County, CO

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Investigator narrative

THE VICTIM WAS OPERATING A FRONT END LOADER BUCKING A 40\-50\ HIGHWALL TRYING TO BRING THE HIGHWALL IN. THE HIGHWALL FELL & BURIED THE VICTIM & TH ELOADER.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Front-End Loader
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 14 years
Experience at this mine: 14 years
Experience in this job: 14 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219852100001 · Mine ID 0504036 Trainer view →