Fatality · MSHA Record #220013240038
Beltman, Conveyor Man, Conveyor Belt Worker, Mobile Bridge Carrierman, Feeder Operator, Conveyor Rider
November 9, 2001 at 9:40 AM
Los Angeles County, CA
ClassificationOTHER
TypeDrowning
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HIGH PRESSURE WATER HOSE TO WASH OUT ACCUMULATED MATERIAL BELOW CONVEYER #11 (FLOATING) AND TAILPULLEY CONVEYER #4 (LAND)APPARENTLY FELL IN WATER PIT WHILE NOT WEARING A LIFE JACKET.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Utility Truck, Water Trucks
- Subunit / location
- DREDGE
- Accident type
- Drowning
- Source of injury
- WATER
- Nature of injury
- SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- Total mining experience
- 13.38 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.86 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.86 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220013240038 · Mine ID 0401734Trainer view →