The victim was attempting to remove a rock from the pug mill hopper when he was engulfed by material in the hopper.
Fatality #12 - September 18, 2013
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The victim was attempting to remove a rock from the pug mill hopper when he was engulfed by material in the hopper.
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On September 18, 2013, a 56-year old front-end loader operator with 16 years of experience was killed at a crushed stone operation. The victim was attempting to remove a rock from a pug mill hopper when he was engulfed by the material in the hopper.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface Nonmetal Mine
(Crushed and Broken Limestone)
Fatal Falling/Sliding Material Accident
September 18, 2013
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC
Caldwell Quarry
Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky
ID No. 15-00091
Investigators