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June 26, 2026 at 6:56 AM

Leclaire Portable Crusher #2 · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Le Claire Investments Inc (Riverstone Group)

Contractor on site: RMS

Scott County, IA

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by powered moving object

Investigator narrative

Contractor equipment transporter was in process of loading and securing front end loader to trailer for off-site transit. Contractor employee reached under the loader to grad a chain on trailer and was caught between the loader and trailer.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Front-End Loader
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by powered moving object
Source of injury: SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220261900013 · Mine ID 1302224 Trainer view →