Fatality · MSHA Record #220190700024
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
March 7, 2019 at 3:27 AM
Operator: CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC (Cemex S A)
Comal County, TX
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall from machine
Investigator narrative
EE was changing the v-belts on the north log washer motor gearbox assembly. EE lost balance when wrench slipped off the motor mounting bolt ee was tightening and fell backwards through a 15 3/4 inch gap between the log washers. EE was conscious and talking and was told to remain in place until EMS arrived.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Hand Tools (Not Powered)
- Subunit / location
- MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
- Accident type
- Fall from machine
- Source of injury
- METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- Nature of injury
- CRUSHING
- Total mining experience
- 3 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.83 years
- Experience in this job
- 3 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220190700024 · Mine ID 4100994Trainer view →