Front-End Loader

February 14, 1997 at 1:30 PM

Baird Quarry · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Garves W Yates & Sons Inc (Wayne Yates)

Callahan County, TX

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

THE FRONT-END LOADER THAT EE WAS OPERATING RAN OFF THE TOP OF A 30' FACING AT THE ROCK QUARRY.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Front-End Loader
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219971260002 · Mine ID 4103206 Trainer view →