Accident Report: Fatality Reference
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Preliminary Report Overview
On June 9, 2011, at approximately 10;15 a.m., Fred A. Benally, an iron worker fell a distance of 8 feet from an elevated 12" wide steel beam, 10 feet-11 feet, striking a 5-1/4" inch wide steel cross beam with his chest, flipping over the beam onto his back. He was transported by mine ambulance to Delta County Hospital. During transportation Benally lost consciousness; CPR performed. Delta hospital attempted to revive the injured person, but all attempts failed. MSHA is investigating the accident.