Special Edition: M/NM Fatal # 7

Fatality #7 – July 31, 2018
Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Susag Sand & Gravel Inc, Wells County, North Dakota
Mine Type: Metal and Non-Metal
Mine Controller: Mack D Susag; Kerry Susag
Mined Material: Sand & Gravel

On July 31, 2018, a 62-year old foreman with 40 years of experience, was fatally injured while dismantling a portable crusher. The front-end loader was placing a 20-foot long steel tube onto the screen feed conveyor. The front-end loader operator lowered the bucket and crushed the victim against the conveyor structure.

Heidi

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