Mining worker

May 31, 1994 at 9:30 AM

Westford Quarry · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Roma Stone Corp (Kurt F Carlson)

Contractor on site: ZZZ

Middlesex County, MA

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by powered moving object

Investigator narrative

9:30 A DRIVER OF ONE TRUCK HAD PARKED HIS TRUCK TO BE LOADED. HE GOT OUT OF HIS TRUCK TO O OVER TO THE OTHER TRUCK. A[T] SOME TIME HE POSITIONED HIMSELF BEHIND THE OTHER TRUCK WHICH PROCEEDED TO BACK UP. THE VICTIM WAS RUN OVER BY THE TRUCK WHICH WAS BACKING UP.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Observe Operations
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury: HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219941610001 · Mine ID 1900957 Trainer view →