Warehouseman fatality at Cobleigh Pit (Weathers Crushing Inc), OR, April 30, 1998

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On April 30, 1998, a warehouseman was fatally injured in a machinery accident at Cobleigh Pit (Weathers Crushing Inc), OR.

Cobleigh Pit · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Weathers Crushing Inc (Darwin Weathers)

Douglas County, OR

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by flying object

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Investigator narrative

HAMMER HEAD APPARENTLY FLEW OUT OF JAW CRUSHER AND STRUCK VICTIM ON SIDE OF FACE. VICTIM WAS UNCONSCIOUS AND DIED EN ROUTE TO HOSPITAL.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hand Tools (Not Powered)
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Source of injury: AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219981310003 · Mine ID 3502969 Trainer view →