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MNM Fatal 2005-26

On September 27, 2005, a 60-year-old dozer operator with 35 years of mining experience tragically lost his life when the dozer he was operating slid into a water-filled pit. The incident occurred while the operator was pushing material to construct a ramp for a pump, and the ground beneath him failed. Investigations revealed inadequate policies and lack of risk assessments contributed to the accident. This incident emphasizes the importance of proper safety measures, ground evaluation, and using appropriate equipment to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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MNM Fatal 2005-26

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  1. MNM Fatal 2005-26 • Machinery • September 27, 2005 (Florida) • Phosphate Operation • Dozer Operator • 60 years old • 35 years mining experience

  2. Overview • The victim was operating a dozer that slid into a water filled pit. The dozer was pushing material at the edge of the pit to construct a ramp for a pump when the ground underneath it failed.

  3. Causal Factors • Policies, standards, and controls were inadequate and failed to ensure that the ramp was designed and constructed of materials capable of supporting the load that it would be subjected to. • No risk assessment was conducted to identify all foreseeable hazards and discuss methods to minimize the hazards associated with the construction of the ramp.

  4. Best Practices • Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage, SLAM each task to identify all potential hazards. Initiate action to protect yourself when performing every task. • Evaluate the stability of the ground prior to operating equipment near any drop off or edge. • Use equipment (excavator) that can perform the work from a safe distance away from the edge of a pond where the stability of the ground may be unknown. • Require that flotation devices be worn by persons performing work where there is a danger of falling in the water.

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