Welder (Shop) fatality

October 9, 2008 at 2:35 PM

South Area · Newmont USA Limited · Eureka County, NV

Investigator narrative

Two employees (welders) were dismantling a large tool rack. The welders were cutting 8'X4""X1/4"" plate steel from the frame. The rack became unstable and tipped over on top of the employees. One employee sustained fatal injuries and the other received injuries to his back and legs.

Record details

Classification: FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Activity at time: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury: METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 21.15 years
Experience at this mine: 21.15 years
Experience in this job: 18.38 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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