Fatality · MSHA Record #219912730003

Front-End Loader fatality at Escambia Pits (Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc), AL, September 18, 1991

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On September 18, 1991, a front-end loader was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Escambia Pits (Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc), AL.

Escambia Pits · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc (Fore Charles E)

Escambia County, AL

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

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Investigator narrative

THE VICTIM WAS OPERATING A FRONT-END LOADER. AFTER FINISHING LOADING THE TRUCK HE RETURNED TO THE PLANT AREA ON A LEVEL ROAD. HE RAN OFF THE ROAD ON THE LEFT SIDE. HE APPARENTLY TIED TO EXIT F ROM THE LOADER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. HE WAS RUN OVER WHEELS.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Getting On Or Off Equipment
Subunit / location: DREDGE
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219912730003 · Mine ID 0100689 Trainer view →