Prep Plant Foreman fatality at SMITH PIT (Carl Schlegel Inc), MI, May 10, 1993

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On May 10, 1993, a prep plant foreman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at SMITH PIT (Carl Schlegel Inc), MI.

SMITH PIT · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Carl Schlegel Inc (David R Schlegel)

Clinton County, MI

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE EQUIPMENT WHICH COLLAPSED, CRUSHING HIM; WHICH RESULTED IN HIS DEATH.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Supervise
Subunit / location: DREDGE
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219931370001 · Mine ID 2001694 Trainer view →