Fatality · MSHA Record #219941960002

Scalper-Screen Operator fatality at Jaw/Cone Portable #5 (Rockford Sand & Gravel Inc), IL, July 11, 1994

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On July 11, 1994, a scalper-screen operator was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Jaw/Cone Portable #5 (Rockford Sand & Gravel Inc), IL.

Jaw/Cone Portable #5 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Rockford Sand & Gravel Inc (William Charles Ltd)

Winnebago County, IL

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by falling object

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Investigator narrative

LARCA RI-RAP (LIMESTONE) FELL FROM CRUSHER STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD AND UPPER BODY.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mill Equipment
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 8 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 8 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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