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2005
Fatality Alerts and Fatal Investigation Reports
Metal and Nonmetal Mines

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Fatalities to Date for 2005: 35 Last Updated: 11/30/2005
 

Fatality #1 - January 25, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - MS - Cement
Holcim (US) Incorporated - Artesia Quarry & Mill
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #2 - January 31, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - KY - Limestone (C&B)
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc. - Underground Black River Operation
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #3 - March 11, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Falling/Sliding Material - KY - Limestone (C&B)
Grassy Stone LLC - Grassy Stone LLC Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #5 - March 14, 2005
(Victim Died 03/24/2005)
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - NJ - Sand & Gravel
South State Inc. - South State Inc, Dredge & Plant
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #4 - March 23, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - SC - Cement
Holcim (US) Incorporated - Holcim (US) Inc Holly Hill Facility
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #6 - March 28, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Electrical - TX - Limestone (C&B)
Capitol Aggregates LTD - Fairland Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #7 - April 1, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - VA - Lime
Chemical Lime Company - Kimballton Plant #1
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #8 - April 4, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - WY - Trona
OCI Wyoming LP - Big Island Mine & Refinery
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #9 - April 4, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - NE - Sand & Gravel
Darrel Volker Construction - Darrel Volker Construction Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #10 - April 28, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - MT - Platinum Group Ore
Stillwater Mining Company - Stillwater Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #11 - May 23, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Falling Material - WI - Sand and Gravel
Michels Pipeline Construction Inc. - Plant #2
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #12 - May 23, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Electrical - NV - Gold Ore
Placer Turquoise Ridge, Inc. - Turquoise Ridge Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #17 - May 26, 2005
(Victim died on 07/03/05)
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - OH - Sand & Gravel
Hugo Sand Company, Inc. - The Hugo Sand Co. Inc.
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #13 - May 31, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - KY - Limestone (C&B)
Allen Company Inc. - Boonesboro Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #14 - June 17, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - WA - Sand & Gravel
Cadman (Rock) Inc. - Sky River Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #16 - June 27, 2005
(Determined to be chargeable on 07/05/05)
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - OR - Crushed Stone
Morse Bros. Inc. - Angell Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #15 - June 29, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - MS - Sand & Gravel
Oddee Smith & Sons Inc. - Macedonia Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #18 - July 21, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - AZ - Construction Sand and Gravel
Matthewsville Excavating - Matthewsville Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #19 - July 30, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - NV - Gold Ore
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc. - Goldstrike Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #20 - August 1, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - CO - Construction Sand and Gravel
Commercial Rock Products - Wash Plant #1
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #21 - August 13, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - FL - Limestone (C&B)
Tarmac America - Pennsuco Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #22 - August 27, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Fall/Slide Material - CO - Stone (C&B)
Albert Frei & Sons Inc. - Walstrum Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #23 - September 9, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - AZ - Pumice
Tufflite Inc. - White Vulcan Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #24 - September 13, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - PA - Limestone (C&B)
Newgate Development Corp. - West Pittsburg Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #25 - September 15, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Slip/Fall of Person - TX - Cement
Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP - Texas Lehigh Cement Plant & Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #26 - September 27, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - FL - Phosphate Rock
Mosaic Phosphates Company - Fort Green Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #27 - September 28, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - MO - Limestone (C&B)
Hunt Martin Materials LLC - Stamper Undeground Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #28 - October 12, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Slip/Fall of Person - OH - Sandstone (C&B)
Fairmount Minerals - Best Sand Corporation
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #29 - October 18, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - NM - Potash
Intrepid Potash NM, LLC - Intrepid Potash East
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #30 - October 22, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Slip/Fall of Person - NV - Gold Ore
Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. - Goldstrike Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #31 - October 28, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - MN - Construction Sand & Gravel
Tri-City Paving, Inc. - Crusher #3
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #32 - November 4, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - AL - Limestone (C&B)
Southern Rock & Lime Inc. - Plant No. 1
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #33 - November 6, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - MI - Iron Ore
Empire Iron Mining Partnership - Empire Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #34 - November 18, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - TN - Limestone (C&B)
Rogers Group Inc. - Celina Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #35 - November 29, 2005
Fatal Alert Bulletin Exp Vessels Under Pressure - NM - Copper Ore NEC
Chino Mines Company - SX-EW
Fatal Investigation Report



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