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A miner died while performing repairs on a gyratory crusher. A lifting eye attached to a crusher component broke free, striking the miner.
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 thecause of the accident
MINE FATALITY – On July 17, 2023, a miner died while performing repairs on a gyratory crusher. When a component was being suspended by a crane, a lifting eye welded to the component broke free striking the miner.
FAI-6925271-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Crushed & Broken Traprock)
Fatal Machinery Accident
July 17, 2023
Holcim – NER, Inc.
Swampscott Quarry
Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts
ID No. 19-00020
Accident Investigators
