Fatality #7 - May 17, 2013
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 William Odell, Lead Accident Investigator, at 214-767-8401.
Preliminary Report
The victim was checking a derailed ore car when he was pinned between it and another ore car.
Fatality Alert
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On May 17, 2013, a 22-year old mucker with 31 weeks of experience was killed at an underground molybdenum mine. The victim was checking a derailed loaded ore car when he was pinned between it and another loaded ore car.
Final Report
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Underground Metal Mine
(Molybdenum)
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
May 17, 2013