On January 23, 2008, Robert L. Deines, owner, age 64, was fatally injured while adjusting a pump on a dredge. There was no conclusive evidence to determine the cause of the accident. Although there were no witnesses, apparently the victim fell into the water and drowned. He was not wearing a life jacket where there was a danger from falling into the water.
Fatality #4 - January 23, 2008
Accident Classification: Other
Location: Dartmouth, Kansas
Mine Controller: Lenora R Stone; James N Stone Jr
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: January 23, 2008 04:42 pm
FATALITY ALERT
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On January 23, 2008, a 64 year-old dredge operator with 24 years experience was fatally injured at a dredge operation. While the victim was working alone, he fell into the water and drowned.
FINAL REPORT
MAI-2008-04
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR