METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On March 24, 2010, a 63 year-old contract truck driver with 21 years of experience was fatally injured at a surface area of an underground salt mine. The victim was loading his truck under a 150 ton salt bin when it collapsed, falling onto the cab of the truck. A second victim working in the area received serious injuries.
Best Practices
Routinely examine metal structures for indications of weakened structural soundness (corrosion, fatigue cracks, bent/buckling beams, braces or columns, loose/missing connectors, broken welds, etc.). Keep corrosive material spillage/build-up removed from metal structures. Report all areas where indications of structural weakness are found.
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Submit your own suggestion for a remedy to prevent this type of accident in the future. Please specify if you wish your submission to be anonymous or whether your name may be used. Please include the year of the fatality and the fatality number. |
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This is the 4th fatality reported in calendar year 2010 in the metal and nonmetal mining industries. As of this date in 2009, there were 5 fatalities reported in these industries. This is the 2nd Fall of Material fatality in 2010. There were 2 Fall of Material fatalities in the same period in 2009.
The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determinations regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the fatality.
For more information:
MSHA's Fatal Accident Investigation Report
