Maintenance Man

August 28, 1998 at 3:50 PM

SEYMOUR ROAD PIT · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Douglas R Rushford Trucking (Douglas R Rushford)

Clinton County, NY

Classification EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Type Struck by flying object

Investigator narrative

HE ATTEMPTED TO INFLATE A FLAT TIRE ON A CHEVE TANK C-50 WHEN THE TIRE BLOW UP HITTING HIM IN HEAD.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Source of injury: WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219982570001 · Mine ID 3002851 Trainer view →