The victim was attempting to clear a blockage on a mobile track-mounted crusher when he became entangled in the discharge conveyor.
Fatality #6 - April 27, 2013
Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: ACG Materials-Shamrock, Texas
Mine Controller: Charles W Harrison Jr
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Gypsum
Incident Date/Time: April 27, 2013 10:20 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 Maria Rich, Lead Accident Investigator, at 214-767-8401.
PRELIMINARY REPORT
The victim was attempting to clear a blockage on a mobile track-mounted crusher when he became entangled in the discharge conveyor.
FATALITY ALERT
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On April 27, 2013, a 58-year old mechanic with 2 years of experience was killed at a surface gypsum operation. The victim was clearing a blockage on a mobile track-mounted crusher when he became entangled in the discharge conveyor.
FINAL REPORT
MAI-2013-06
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface Nonmetal Mine
(Gypsum)
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
April 27, 2013
Allied Custom Gypsum
ACG #1 Shamrock
Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas
Mine ID No. 41-04758
Investigators