Driller Operator

October 31, 1995 at 3:10 AM

Cote Blanche Mine · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: North American Salt Company (Harris Chemical Group)

Iberia County, LA

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

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

Investigator narrative

WHILE IN THE MINE. THE INJURED EE WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND A CAT FRONT END LOADER.WHEN IT WENT THRU A VENTILATION CURTAIN. THE CAT BACKED UP AND RAN OVER THE GO CART OPERATOR.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Escaping A Hazard
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Other
Accident type: Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Source of injury: UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219960230001 · Mine ID 1600358 Trainer view →