Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220020980150

Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store Keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning Plant Operator

March 30, 2002 at 4:30 AM
Midlothian Quarry and Plant · Facility · Metal/Nonmetal
Ellis County, TX
ClassificationPOWERED HAULAGE
TypeContact with hot objects or substances
Investigator narrative
FELLOW EMPLOYEES ALLEGE THAT DRAG CONVEYOR WAS LOCKED UP DUE TO CLOGGED CLINKER. WHEN CLINKER WAS DUMPED, IT HIT STANDING WATER CAUSING STEAM. THE STEAM BURNED EMPLOYEE ON 47% OF HIS BODY.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Mill Equipment
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source of injury
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Total mining experience
28.94 years
Experience at this mine
28.94 years
Experience in this job
28.94 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220020980150 · Mine ID 4100071Trainer view →