Fatality #25 - November 10, 2014
Accident Classification: Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind
Location: R&S STONE, INC., Virginia
Mine Controller: Terri Reed Smith; Terry Garth Reed
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Granite
Incident Date/Time: November 10, 2014 08:30 am
(Victim died January 17, 2015)
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:
Billy Ratliff, Lead Accident Investigator
Phone: 724-772-2334
PRELIMINARY REPORT
On November 10, 2014, the victim was seriously injured at this mine. The miner was using a torch to cut a drill bit that was wedged in a jaw crusher when the bit freed and struck him. He was hospitalized and died on January 17, 2015, as a result of his injuriess.
FATALITY ALERT
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY – On November 10, 2014, a 45-year old crusher operator with 3 years of experience was seriously injured at a granite mine. The miner was using a torch to cut a drill bit that was wedged in a jaw crusher when the bit freed and struck him. The victim was hospitalized and died on January 17, 2015, as a result of his injuries.
FINAL REPORT
MAI-2014-25
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface Nonmetal Mine
(Crushed & Broken Granite)