Maintenance Man

April 22, 1998 at 1:15 PM

Hunter Quarry · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Colorado Materials Ltd (John R Weisman)

Comal County, TX

Classification EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

CREW WAS WORKING ON REMOVING BRAKE DRUM FROM TIRE OFF OF A 631 CAT SCRAPER. THE TIRE WAS LAYING FLAT ON PAVEDF SURFACE AT THE TIME, AND EXPLODED.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 7 years
Experience at this mine: 7 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219981210001 · Mine ID 4103430 Trainer view →