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2003
Fatalgrams and Fatal Investigation Reports
Metal and Nonmetal Mines


Fatalities to Date for 2003: 26 Last Updated: 12/23/2003
 

Fatality #1 - January 7, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Fire - TX - Cement
TXI Industries - Midlothian Quarry and Plant
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #2 - January 13, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Slip/Fall of Person - CA - Cement
National Cement Co. of CA - Lebec Cement Plant
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #3 - January 18, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Slip/Fall of Person - KY - Limestone
Vulcan Materials Co. - Central Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #4 - February 11, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Other - TX - Clay
Southern Clay Products - Southern Clay Plant & Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #5 - March 24, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - IL - Limestone (CB)
Joliet Sand & Gravel Co. - JS&G Underground Mine #1
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #6 - March 29, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Hand Tools - NJ - Traprock (C&B)
Stavola Construction Materials, Inc. - Stavola Construction Materials, Inc.
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #8 - April 16, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - NM - Stone (C&B)
James Hamilton Construction Co. - Crusher #1
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #21 - April 21, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - KS - Limestone (C&B)
Martin Marietta Aggregates - North Marion Quarry #388
(Fatality was deemed chargeable on 10-02-2003)
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #7 - April 25, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - NH - Sand & Gravel
F.L. Merrill Construction Inc. - Power Screen 215 Portable #2
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #9 - May 15, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - NC - Granite (C&B)
Martin Marietta Aggregates - Salisbury Shop
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #10 - May 21, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Electrical - OH - Sand & Gravel
J P Sand & Gravel Co.
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #11 - June 2, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Fall/Slide of Material - GA - Clay
J. M. Huber Corporation - Sandersville Huber Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #12 - June 14, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - CA - Sand & Gravel
Calmat Company - San Emidio Plant
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #13 - July 22, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Electrical - WA - Sand & Gravel
Concrete Norwest - Getchel Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #14 - August 9, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Slip/Fall of Person - NV - Miscellaneous Nonmetalic Minerals
Eagle Picher Minerals, Inc. - Colado Plant
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #24 - August 21, 2003
Deemed Chargeable 12/15/2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - AR - Sand & Gravel
Hanson Aggregates West, Inc. - Delight Plant
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #15 - September 1, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - TN - Dimension Sandstone
Rimrock Quarries - Cinder Lane Quarries
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #16 - September 22, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Fall/Slide Material - SC - Limestone (C&B)
Holcim (US) Incorporated - Holcim (US) Inc Holly Hill Facility
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #17 - September 26, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - SC - Granite (C&B)
Hanson Aggregates Southeast, Inc. - Sandy Flat Quarry
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #18 - September 29, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - OH - Sand & Gravel
Welch Sand & Gravel, Inc. - East Miami Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #19 - October 1, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - AL - Sand & Gravel
Red Bluff Sand & Gravel, LLC - Red Bluff Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #20 - October 1, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - CO - Sand & Gravel
Eastern Colorado Aggregates - Holly Pit
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #22 - October 30, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - MI - Dimension Stone
Classic Stone, LLC - Grindstone Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #23 - November 19, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Other - NV - Gold Ore
Barrick Gold Strike Mines, Inc. - Goldstrike Mine
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #25 - November 23, 2003
Deemed Chargeable 12/16/2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Machinery - OR - Stone C&B
Weekly Bros., Inc. - Thunderbird Crusher #1
Fatal Investigation Report


Fatality #26 - December 20, 2003
Fatal Alert Bulletin Powered Haulage - AL - Sand & Gravel
Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc. - Scott Pit
Fatal Investigation Report




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