Mechanic Helper

June 20, 1991 at 10:40 AM

Boron Operations · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: U S Borax Inc (Rio Tinto Group)

Kern County, CA

Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Type Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE ROOF OF T-4B TANK WHEN COMPRESSION RING FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK, SUFFERING APPARENTLY FATAL INJURIES.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury: FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Experience at this mine: 13 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219911790001 · Mine ID 0400743 Trainer view →