Fatality · MSHA Record #219892230035

Front-End Loader fatality at SUPERIOR WASH PLANT #1 (Holst Excavating Inc), MN, August 1, 1989

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On August 1, 1989, a front-end loader was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at SUPERIOR WASH PLANT #1 (Holst Excavating Inc), MN.

SUPERIOR WASH PLANT #1 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Holst Excavating Inc (William F Holst III)

Goodhue County, MN

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

I NAME WAS FATALLY INJURED WHEN HIS LOADER OVERTURNED OFF THE RAMP

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Front-End Loader
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)
Total mining experience: 23 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 23 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219892230035 · Mine ID 2102967 Trainer view →