Fatality · MSHA Record #219971330001

Warehouseman fatality at Cherry Valley Pit (Heritage Resources Inc), MI, May 2, 1997

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On May 2, 1997, a warehouseman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Cherry Valley Pit (Heritage Resources Inc), MI.

Cherry Valley Pit · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Heritage Resources Inc (Kim Velting)

Kent County, MI

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

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Investigator narrative

RIGHT HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH PINCH POINT ON RETURN IDLER ROLLER ON SAND CONVEYOR UNDER PRIMARY SCREEN. FOUND VICTIM WEDGED BETWEEN CONVEYOR AND A RETURN IDLER UNDERNEATH BELT.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Unknown
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 2 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219971330001 · Mine ID 2003003 Trainer view →