Accident Report: Fatality Reference
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METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY – On July 10, 2015, a 50-year old Superintendent
with 26 years of experience was killed at a sand and gravel dredge operation. Two miners
were attempting to dislodge the clam shell bucket from the bottom of the pond when the
dredge capsized. One miner was injured but was able to swim to shore and summon
assistance. The victim was recovered eight days later.
Best Practices
- Always wear a life jacket where there is a danger of falling into the water.
- Ensure that machinery components are blocked against hazardous stored energy
prior to performing maintenance or repairs. - Task train all persons to recognize all potential hazardous conditions and ensure
they understand safe job procedures for elimination of the hazards before
beginning work. - Examine and test all safety devices on a regular basis and ensure that they are
operating properly. - When non-routine tasks or problems occur, conduct a risk analysis before starting
the task to ensure that all hazards are evaluated and eliminated.
Additional Information
This is the 12th fatality reported in calendar year 2015 in metal and nonmetal mining. As
of this date in 2014, there were 16 fatalities reported in metal and nonmetal mining.