Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220190700024

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

March 7, 2019 at 3:27 AM
Balcones Quarry · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
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 →