Crane Operator fatality at BRANDYWINE PIT (E L Gardner Inc), MD, June 16, 1986

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On June 16, 1986, a crane operator was fatally injured in a machinery accident at BRANDYWINE PIT (E L Gardner Inc), MD.

BRANDYWINE PIT · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: E L Gardner Inc (Aggregate Industries PLC)

Prince Georges County, MD

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

WALKING CRANE T2 SUMP AREA, OPERATOR DID NOT STOP CRANE. CRANE WENT OVER 8' DROP AND LANDED ON TOP OF OPERATOR AND OPERATOR SUFFACATED.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Surface Equipment, Nec
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 16 years
Experience at this mine: 8 years
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219862020001 · Mine ID 1800705 Trainer view →