The victim was underneath a front-end loader checking a hydraulic leak when it rolled and struck him.
Fatality #20 - November 13, 2010
Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Hollingsworth Sand & Gravel LLC, Texas
Mine Controller: Kelly Hollingsworth
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: November 13, 2010 08:15 am
PUBLIC NOTICE
This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to David Hamm, Lead Accident Investigator at 214767-8401.
PRELIMINARY REPORT
The victim was underneath a front-end loader checking a hydraulic leak when it rolled and struck him.
FATALITY ALERT
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On November 13, 2010, a 42 year- old contract mechanic with 23 years of experience died at a sand and gravel operation. The victim was underneath a front-end loader, with the engine running, checking a hydraulic fluid leak when the machine moved and rolled over him. The machine was parked on a slight grade, the bucket was raised off the ground, and no wheel chocks were in place.
FINAL REPORT
MAI-2010-20