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May 2, 1997 at 12:25 PM

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

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 →