April 5, 2007
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
miner, prospector, nec
Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
1845 Texas Stone Products, Inc.
· Struck by falling object
Operator hired contractor ee for the first time to replace tires on a Case 721 wheel loader. He was to supply all parts, tools, equipment, and labor. Experienced miner escorted contractor to the wheel loader. Contractor did not inform operator of any hazards that might be created by his works. He was underneath loader when the loader fell off two jacks onto him.