January 26, 2022 Fatality
Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Ouachita Rock Potable, Polk, Arkansas
Mine Type: Metal and Non-Metal
Mine Controller: Danny Hansbrough
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: January 26, 2022 - 7:45am
Preliminary Report
A front end loader operator went under a dump truck to resolve a park brake issue and was fatally injured when the tire of the dump truck rolled onto him.
The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident.
Fatality Alert
MINE FATALITY – On January 26, 2022, a dump truck rolled backward onto a 54 year-old miner while the miner was attempting to troubleshoot a brake issue. The dump truck operator was unaware that the miner was under the truck when he released the parking brake, allowing the dump truck to roll backward.