Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220143650025

Superintendent

November 18, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Bayer Alumina Plant · Facility · Metal/Nonmetal
Calhoun County, TX
ClassificationFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
TypeStruck by falling object
Investigator narrative
A crew of 5 workers were installing an 8'x10' process door when the lifting lug on the door became detached. This resulted in the door free falling approximately 22"" to the ground and ultimately falling over onto one of the crew members.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Source of injury
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
0.12 years
Experience at this mine
0.12 years
Experience in this job
25 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220143650025 · Mine ID 4100320Trainer view →