Fatality · MSHA Record #219950240001

Outside Foreman fatality at Buffalo China Clays Company (Ecc International), GA, January 10, 1995

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On January 10, 1995, an outside foreman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Buffalo China Clays Company (Ecc International), GA.

Buffalo China Clays Company · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Ecc International (Ecc Group Plc & Champion International Corp)

Washington County, GA

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

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

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Investigator narrative

WALKED IN MINE AREA WHERE TRUCKS WERE DUMPING. DRIVER COULD NOT SEE HIM AND BACKED OVER HIM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 30 years
Experience at this mine: 25 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219950240001 · Mine ID 0901059 Trainer view →