Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220230670028

Bulldozer Operator, Universal Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer

March 1, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Elkhorn Stone · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Pike County, KY
ClassificationMACHINERY
TypeStruck against a moving object
Investigator narrative
OUR EMPLOYEE WORKING AT MOUNTAIN AGGREGATES QUARRY MINE SITE WAS FATALLY INJURED WHILE OPERATING A DOZER ON AN ACCESS RD IN WHICH THE EQUIPMENT LEFT THE ACCESS RD AND ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Bulldozer
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Source of injury
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Total mining experience
13.62 years
Experience at this mine
0.62 years
Experience in this job
0.62 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220230670028 · Mine ID 1500213Trainer view →