Fatality · MSHA Record #219991580108

Ledgeman/Hand fatality at R&S Sand & Gravel (Martin Marietta Aggregates), MS, May 26, 1999

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On May 26, 1999, a ledgeman/hand was fatally injured in an ignition or explosion of gas or dust accident at R&S Sand & Gravel (Martin Marietta Aggregates), MS.

R&S Sand & Gravel · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Martin Marietta Aggregates (Alton Clay Rakestraw)

Itawamba County, MS

Classification IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Type Struck by flying object

Investigator narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE IMPELLER FROM PUMP. HE HEATED IMPELLER AND A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN CHEST.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Source of injury: METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury: UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part affected: CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Total mining experience: 2 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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