Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220113460043

Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store Keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning Plant Operator

December 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM
43491 · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Benton County, MN
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
Employee was placing removable legs on a transfer conveyor. Conveyor was held in place by a loader. Removable leg fell and struck employee in the face, fatally injuring the employee.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Total mining experience
9.4 years
Experience at this mine
9.4 years
Experience in this job
9.4 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220113460043 · Mine ID 2100462Trainer view →